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250 Yonge Street

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Data Analytics & Reporting

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient reporting solutions for risk, regulatory and management information to internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies. Supports an efficient and effective risk management function which uses common information sources and practices, r

Designs and leads the production of executive and board risk management reporting that spans multiple risk disciplines (credit, market, liquidity, operational). Specifies and builds analytics and visualizations to effectively communicate features of the bank's risk profile. Drafts summaries and commentary to accompany analytics and visualizations. Identifies, researches, and leads the production of thematic and topical content to explore issues of interest to management and boards. Coordinates and participates in all aspects of the reporting cycle - conception, production, approval, and delivery.

Define, document, and assist in the implementation of risk reporting standards, including oversight of adoption and evaluation of conformance. Standards and related guidelines will establish target content, comprehensiveness, quality, and timeliness of risk reports. Use experience, supervisory expectations, and knowledge of industry best practices to draft reporting conventions and specify standard visual reporting elements for use in official risk reporting. Design, implement, and manage processes and controls for a master report inventory. Establish and capture performance metrics for reporting efficacy and efficiency to guide cost reductions, increases in service levels, and the management of operational risk.

• Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet management and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and reporting solutions.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for scheduled reporting production processes.
• Supports the maintenance, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders.
• Analyses data and information to provide risk-related insights and recommendations for the assigned portfolio e.g. capital at risk modeling, risk/return assessments, etc.
• Supports the interpretation of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements relevant to the analytics and reporting mandate e.g. regulatory reporting.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system) to fulfill analytical needs.
• Ensures strong governance and effective controls across risk reporting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures; escalates as required.
• Provides information and supports the process for internal and external audits.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to analytical and reporting processes.
• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk reporting.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data used in reporting.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the risk reporting strategy/program framework.

And

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for making business decisions and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Develops an expert understanding of business/group challenges.
• Networks with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and best practices.
• Recommends measures to improve organizational effectiveness.
• May consult to or serve on various committees and task forces.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Measures the effectiveness of risk reporting program/strategy; recommends changes as required.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the risk reporting framework.
• Acts as the prime contact for internal/external stakeholder relationships, which may include regulators.
• Represents the risk reporting function during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Assesses and adapts existing operational programs; develops new capabilities to ensure ongoing success.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support risk reporting management framework.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.
• Influences how teams/groups work together.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple, interdependent, complex problems.
• Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.
• Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management metrics, KPIs and KRIs.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements for risk reporting.
• In-depth product knowledge for the designated business/portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management reporting techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications.
• In-depth knowledge of risk systems technology.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.