Analyst, Ethics and Conduct Risk

Application Deadline:

10/29/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Audit, Risk & Compliance

The Analyst, Ethics and Conduct Risk is a versatile individual contributor who supports a broad range of activities across Ethics, Conduct Risk, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC), and Conflicts of Interest. Reporting to the Director, Conduct Risk and Controls, the role provides practical analysis, coordination, reporting, and advisory support to help the team deliver its priorities and meet regulatory and governance expectations.

The Analyst works across subject areas and assignments based on business needs. The role requires curiosity, sound judgment, strong organization, comfort working with data and documents, and a willingness to learn new topics and take work from analysis through execution.

The Analyst will have the following key responsibilities:

Ethics, ABAC and Conflicts Support

• Responds to routine questions and supports the review, triage, and resolution of matters involving ethical conduct, gifts and entertainment, ABAC, and conflicts of interest.
• Research policies, standards, regulations, and prior decisions to help prepare clear, practical guidance for employees and business partners.
• Maintains case files, approval records, supporting documentation, and follow-up actions, escalating complex or higher-risk matters when appropriate.

Conduct Risk and Regulatory Support

• Supports conduct risk assessments, monitoring, issue reviews, and other activities that help identify and manage emerging conduct-related risks.
• Gathers and analyzes information from multiple sources, identifies themes or gaps, and prepares concise summaries and recommendations.
• Monitors relevant regulatory and industry developments and helps assess their potential impact on Ethics and Conduct Risk programs.

Governance, Controls and Issue Management

• Supports the documentation, tracking, and monitoring of regulatory requirements, controls, issues, action plans, and remediation activities in GRCE and other team tools.
• Coordinates inputs, follows up on deliverables, validates supporting evidence, and helps ensure records are complete, accurate, and current.
• Assists with audit, compliance, quality assurance, control testing, and regulatory remediation activities requiring Ethics involvement.

Stakeholder Enablement & Influence

• Drafts and updates procedures, job aids, communications, presentations, meeting materials, and governance documents.
• Coordinates with business and corporate partners to gather information, clarify requirements, resolve routine questions, and keep work moving.
• Supports training, awareness, and change activities across Ethics, Conduct Risk, ABAC, and Conflicts of Interest.
• Builds effective working relationships and adapts communication to the audience and assignment.

Business Support and Special Initiatives

• Provides flexible support across the Ethics portfolio, shifting between advisory, operational, governance, reporting, and project work as priorities change.
• Contributes to short- and long-term initiatives involving regulatory change, process improvement, audit, compliance, remediation, or program delivery.
• Takes ownership of assigned work, manages competing deadlines, and raises risks, delays, or decisions requiring senior guidance.

Reporting, Analytics and Program Oversight

• Prepares and updates dashboards, metrics, management information, and recurring reports across Conduct Risk, ABAC, Conflicts of Interest, and broader Ethics activities.
• Collects, validates, and organizes data and commentary to support complete, accurate, consistent, and timely reporting.
• Analyzes information to identify trends, gaps, backlogs, control concerns, and emerging issues, and summarizes findings in clear language.
• Works with data owners and contributors to resolve data-quality or action-plan gaps and escalates material concerns.
• Maintains clear documentation and traceability for reported results, management actions, and decisions.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in ethics, risk, compliance, legal, governance, operations, data analysis, or a related field.
• Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, research, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into practical, easy-to-understand content.
• Ability to learn quickly, work across different subject areas, manage competing priorities, and contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Ethics, Conduct Risk, ABAC, Conflicts of Interest, or related regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with GRCE, reporting tools, or data visualization is an asset.
• Knowledge of BMO products, services, operating groups, and governance processes is an asset.

Salary:

$55,500.00 - $120,000.00

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 https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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