Job Description

Provides effective oversight and triage of incidents/events reported by BMO, law enforcement and other financial institutions. Supports investigations against people or property of BMO through analysis, containment, mitigation and recovery. Ensures incidents are evaluated, investigated, supported or escalated in accordance with standard operating procedures. Provides subject matter expertise and oversight of criminal and misconduct-related investigations by following a disciplined and intelligence-based approach to detect and research activity and events.Integrates information on fraud incidents from multiple sources for analysis to support investigations and assist with case files.Identifies and reports on pattern and/or trending during the course of investigative processes.Identifies, recommends and implements process improvement initiatives.Analyzes and assesses incidents/ cases, and escalates complex or sensitive issues.Prepares reports, notifications and activity/case filings per guidelines and standards.Supports the planning and implementation of programs designed to minimize risk exposures and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the analytical processes.Ensures all incidents/events reported are evaluated, managed, initially investigated, closed or escalated for further investigation.Supports investigations by providing oversight over the analysis of data, collection of evidence and recovery efforts.Leads initial investigative responses to recover funds lost or at risk due to fraud.Provides support to business/groups and investigators in the identification and recovery of loss events.Supports impacted business/groups to develop and implement short to long-term strategic plans to reduce exposures resulting from financial crimes.Manages relations with law enforcement agencies and other financial institutions to collaborate on investigations and recover assets.Maintains an understanding of the financial crime management processes, frameworks and techniques.Stays abreast of financial crimes risk trends, fraud related issues, relevant regulations and compliance standards.Collaborates with internal/external stakeholders (including auditors and regulators) in order to deliver on business objectives.Verifies cost effectiveness of all activities and continuously seeks productivity and cost reduction initiatives.Focus may be on a business/group.