Audit Manager- Projects

Job Description

Application Deadline: 05/28/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance Project Audit is a specialty team within the Corporate Audit Division that assesses the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management activities over select high-risk, multi-million-dollar initiatives. These projects/programs typically span multiple years and involve significant investments across BMO’s operating groups, providing a unique opportunity to gain enterprise-wide exposure and engage with senior management. In addition to delivering audit opinions, the Project Audit team adds value by identifying and communicating opportunities for process efficiencies and enhanced risk management practices. Your Key Responsibilities As an Audit Manager on the Project Audit team, you will be responsible for testing key internal controls and governance and risk management processes in alignment with Corporate Audit Methodology. You will identify and communicate with Project Audit leadership changes in project risks, processes, and/or desired outcomes observed through audit work, along with recommended responses. You will contribute to team efficiency by identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and data-driven insights. Strong communication and client relationship management skills are essential as you will engage with senior leaders across BMO. This is a hybrid role requiring either Project Audit or internal audit experience. Strong critical thinking and adaptability are key to success in this role. Exposure to, or experience in, auditing strategic or regulatory initiatives delivered through diverse planning and delivery approaches—including software development life cycles such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid—is considered an asset, with adaptability and learning capacity highly valued. Other key responsibilities include: Act as a trusted advisor to assigned business groups, influencing and negotiating to achieve objectives. Identify emerging risks, trends, and technology impacts to inform audit planning and execution. Provide critical input to audit leadership on practical aspects of audit execution and contribute to annual audit planning and process improvement initiatives. Provide input into annual audit planning and Corporate Audit process improvements. Execute audits with full recognition of inherent, control, regulatory, and environmental risks. This may encompass individual audits and capstone audits of enterprise-level functions and processes. Conduct advisory engagements and other specialized reviews as required. Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services. Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment. Apply data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency. Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and s

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