Senior Analyst, Data Analytics - BMO Financial Group - Toronto, ON

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Analysis

• Participate in creating an operational & tactical plan including key strategies, action items and metrics by ensuring alignment with the business plan and objectives
  


• Provide timely analysis of information and reports for assigned area(s) of expertise to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and ongoing maintenance of risk within acceptable levels
  


• Develop and maintain consistent operating processes accordance with established guidelines and best practices (stakeholder engagement, performance metrics, governance, service level agreement, issue escalation, etc.)
  


• Analyze business performance data to produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports, and ad hoc reports as requested, in a concise and consistent manner, soliciting input from a number of sources both internal and external to the business unit
  


• Monitor and ensure CM & ERPM Technology plans delivered in accordance with the group strategy
  


• Collect, analyze product data and generate related reports (number of customers, number active, profitability, etc.)
  


• Create reporting on root cause analysis of problems and review action plan and next steps
  


• Identify and deliver continuous improvements to the quality, delivery and support of the internal operating model
  


• Proactively review the processes and technologies used to deliver the services
  

Finance

• Ensure appropriate action plans are in place to identify and address financial, reputational and compliance risks and gaps including a process for escalation to senior management
  


• Create reports, metrics and dashboards as required
  


• Provide consultancy and advice on various financial transactions/activities
  


• Leverage best practices and ensure consistency of reporting across all departments
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure regulatory/ compliance requirements and procedures are followed.
  


• Escalate issues that require resolution by more senior team members, as per guidelines.
  


• Identify potential risk situations within the scope of work, make recommendations and/or escalate to the manager, where appropriate, and ensure contingency plans exist.
  


• Monitor and review outsourcing issues for compliance with regulatory and Bank requirements to ensure key controls are followed; escalate issues to the senior manager, as appropriate.
  


• Provide information for regulatory reporting and audit queries.
  


• Identify and manage potential risks inherent in area(s) of expertise and take appropriate actions to ensure operational integrity is maintained.
  


• Validate disaster recovery and business continuity as per Bank requirements.
  


• Prepare business continuity and disaster recovery test results for internal reporting.
  


• Understand regulatory and compliance requirements as prescribed for the business unit, and provide recommendations and implement actions to ensure adherence, as required.
  

Operational Effectiveness

• Ensure effective support processes are in place, departmental strategies are upheld and objectives are being met, recommending actions as required to remain on track.
  


• Ensure operations of the department are in compliance with all regulatory and financial corporate governance requirements – policies, procedures, reporting requirements, performance metrics and internal controls.
  


• Builds, sustains and leverages colleagues using approved processes to support the consistent operation of administrative tasks, collaborating with all CM & ERPM Technology groups
  


• Ensure team provides consistent processing results for Senior Management.
  


• Take immediate action on escalated issues where processes and/or performance are not delivering the desired outcome.
  

AUTHORITIES

• Manage Controls – Ensure that internal controls are in place for the key areas in the scope of control. Ensure that all risk exposures and violations are investigated, recorded and reported to Senior Management in a timely manner.
  


• Monitoring and analysis of productivity initiatives and cost centres
  


• Authority to make decisions within delegated authority related to capital, general operating cost centre expenditures and expense accounts.
  


• Recommend changes to systems, procedures, to Management to maximize efficiencies and consistent workflows.
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Possesses a university degree with accounting designation and 5+ years relevant work experience (Must Have)
  


• Exposure to, and knowledge of, Technology, Capital Markets and Enterprise Risk sectors (Nice to Have)
  


• Broad/diverse knowledge in multiple areas of IT processes and roles/responsibilities
  


• Solid understanding of finance, human resources, premises and administrative policies and procedures
  


• Strong knowledge of bank’s compliance requirements with regards to Finance, Operations
  

• Demonstrates advanced communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills (Must Have)
  


• Demonstrates advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills (Must Have)
  


• Demonstrates strong analytical, critical and conceptual thinking skills (Must Have)
  


• Demonstrates strong team leadership/people management skills
  


• Demonstrates strong analytical skills for complex problem solving
  


• Demonstrates exceptional strength in ability to organize, plan, coordinate, track and control various (medium to high) complex processes(Nice to Have)
  


• Is proactive with a continuous improvement mentality (Nice to Have)
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment provides minimal exposure to discomfort or risk to safety and operates within normal business hours.

At our company, we have been helping our customers and communities for over 195 years. Working with us means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared focus on working together to deliver great customer experiences. We stand behind your success with the support you need to turn your potential into performance.

To find out more visit our website at

www.bmo.com/careers

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BMO Financial Group is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.

Job

Corporate Security

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Organisation

Technology Canada-X000068

Schedule

full-time

Job Posting

07/31/16

Unposting Date

08/14/16