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Vice President, Corporate Banking Risk Management & Initiatives

BMO · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role is thirty percent exams, forty percent projects and thirty percent analytics. How would you handle that split?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the stated mix of exams, projects and analytics, and are comfortable with how much of each.

The salary range is a hundred twenty-five to a hundred sixty thousand. Does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether the stated salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 works for them, so neither side wastes time on a mismatch.

The address is 320 South Canal Street in Chicago, with a deadline of the thirtieth of October. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether the Canal Street office in Chicago and the October 30 deadline genuinely fit their plans before moving forward.

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How do you track a remediation programme through to actually being fixed?

What they are checking: The posting names supporting implementation and tracking of regulatory remediation programs.

How do you consolidate feedback from stakeholders who disagree with each other?

What they are checking: Whether they can reconcile conflicting stakeholder feedback into one clear position, rather than just passing along every opinion they receive.

What does strong risk culture in a front line team look like to you?

What they are checking: The posting names supporting bankers in executing first line of defense accountability.

About the work

Tell me about your corporate banking or credit risk experience.

What they are checking: The posting supports corporate banking professionals in first line risk accountability.

Walk me through preparing first day materials for a regulatory exam.

What they are checking: The posting names leading organization and gathering of first day materials for audit and exams.

How do you coordinate a business response to a regulatory information request?

What they are checking: The posting names coordinating responses to consultations, reviews, examinations and requests.

How do you run a risk identification exercise that finds something new?

What they are checking: The posting names assisting in annual and ad hoc risk identification and assessment.

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Application Deadline: 10/30/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service The salary range for this role is $125,000.00 up to $160,000.00 USD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements) The Vice President will support Corporate Banking professionals in executing the first line of defense accountability for strong risk culture. The role provides coordination, analysis, reporting, and oversight support across regulatory initiatives, risk assessments, policy governance, remediation programs, committee governance, and data quality initiatives. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Key Area Weight Regulatory Exam and Internal Audit Coordination: 30% Projects and Initiatives: 40% Analytics: 30% ACCOUNTABILITIES DEFINED A. Regulatory Change, Remediation and Internal Audit Coordination • Lead organization and gathering of “first day” materials for audit, credit risk review and regulatory exams • Participate in regulatory and internal audit/credit risk review meetings • Coordinate business responses to regulatory consultations, reviews, examinations, and information requests. • Support implementation and tracking of regulatory remediation programs. • Assist in annual and ad hoc risk identification and risk assessment exercises. • Consolidate stakeholder feedback and prepare management summaries and recommendations. • Coordinate policy, standard, and guideline reviews across relevant stakeholders. • Maintain inventories of policy governance, regulatory commitments, and risk assessments. • Track approvals, attestations, action items, and implementation milestones. B. Projects/Initiatives • Act as Global Corporate Banking representative on risk and regulatory related projects as the credit environment and economic events dictate • Interact with Wholesale Credit Methodology on matters regarding Credit Risk Measures as needed. • Interact with Operational Risk team on data quality reviews or other initiatives impacting the Corporate Bank • Facilitate consistent implementation of mandates across the Global Corporate Bank and lead certain training initiatives • Advocate for the Corporate Bank on enterprise-wide initiatives • Review and assess proposed changes/updates to Corporate Policies, Standards and Operating Procedures for continued suitability for Corporate Bank. Strive to be Subject Matter Expert on these topics • Respond to banker Inquiries on varying credit risk policies/procedural topics C. Analytics • Evaluate eligibility of credit facilities for inclusion in risk transfer portfolios on as needed basis. • Analyze portfolio data to identify underlying drivers of changing metrics. • Assess impact of emerging risk events as the environment dictates • Support data quality reviews, issue tracking, and capability-building initiatives. • Assist in developing and delivering risk-related communications and training materials. • Respond to business inquiries regarding governance processes, policies, and regulatory requirements. • Support ad hoc analysis and executive briefing materials for senior management. KEY RELATIONSHIPS This role requires the incumbent to interact with the following processes and/or groups: • Corporate Banking/GM Corporate Banking personnel at all levels • Enterprise Risk (Risk Reporting, Wholesale Credit, Portfolio Management, WCM) • Other Operating Groups (US and Canadian Commercial) • Corporate Audit and Credit Risk Review teams • Business Intelligence & Analytics • Risk and Capital Solutions KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge: • Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, risk management, or a related discipline. • 3-7 years of banking, risk management, governance, credit, audit, regulatory, compliance, project management, or related experience. • Knowledge of Commercial Banking and lending processes. • Understanding of risk governance, policy management, regulatory expectations, and control frameworks. • Familiarity with audit, issue management, remediation, and governance processes. • Working knowledge of credit risk concepts and portfolio management practices considered an asset. Skills: • Reasoning and problem-solving skills • Superior written and oral communication • Exceptional quantitative analytics and credit analysis skills • Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment • Strong ability to advocate persuasively • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently and to learn and adapt quickly. • Ability to be creative, insightful, and resourceful in performance of duties • Expertise in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel • Date querying/extraction skills and familiarity with other database management tools preferred Salary : Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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