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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Analyst, IT Controls Testing - **Company:** Bank of Montreal - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $51,800.0 - $95,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft SharePoint, IT General Controls (ITGC) - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://bmo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Virtual-IL-USA/Sr-Analyst--IT-Controls-Testing_R260017553-1 ## About the Role BMO is looking for a Senior level Controls/Compliance Analyst with knowledge and experience testing Project Management, Service Delivery, and SDLC controls, and with an understanding of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience with testing, monitoring, health check, and spot check concepts and processes. High level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint., * Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. * Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. * Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. * Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. * Influence skills - In-depth. * Data driven decision making - In-depth. ## Description Executes testing to provide insights and recommendations on test results, findings, identified issues, re-performance testing, and continuous improvement insights. Executes testing, monitoring and operational activities of various complexity based on assigned portfolio ensuring adherences to established service levels and standards. * Provides advice and guidance on control effectiveness, program compliance and issue descriptions. * Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. * Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities. * Performs complex reviews of business artifacts. * Executes testing and fieldwork that is complex in nature that requires a subject matter expertise. * Executes identified test programs for a variety of specializations to support effective testing & monitoring of controls within business groups and across the Bank. * Understands the business/group strategy and develops and maintains knowledge of end to end processes. * Develops knowledge related to program and/or area of specialty. * Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal & external business partners/stakeholders to execute work and fulfill service delivery expectations. * Participates in planning and implementation of operational testing programs and executes within required service level agreements and standards. * Executes work to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery. * Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals. * Analyzes root causes of any errors discovered to provide for effective communication of issues to appropriate parties. * Creates and maintains adequate testing support documentation such as workpapers, testing reports, etc. to support the results of reviews including the write-up of findings/issues for reporting. * Provides ongoing support to the continuous improvement process of the business unit. * Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. * Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. * Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. * Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. * Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)