Vice President, Business Control Assurance Greater Toronto, Canada Area

The Company is seeking a VP, Business Control Assurance to join their Governance and Controls team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a consistent, risk-based first-line assurance program across the business, with a focus on non-financial risk categories. This role involves leading assigned assurance portfolios, planning, executing, and quality reviewing control testing, and working closely with various teams to ensure the independence and objectivity of first-line testing. The VP will also be involved in stakeholder engagement, management reporting, and continuous improvement of the assurance program. Applicants for the VP, Business Control Assurance position at the company should have a strong background in financial services, particularly in capital markets, business controls, non-financial risk, internal audit, or related assurance disciplines. The role requires a candidate with at least 7 years' of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent. The ideal candidate will possess strong control assurance judgment, the ability to develop risk-based plans, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in leading the control testing lifecycle, a strong understanding of internal control frameworks, and knowledge of capital markets products and associated risks are highly valued. The role demands a practical problem solver who is independent, objective, and capable of managing competing priorities with a high level of professionalism.

Hiring Company

BMO Financial Group