Business Management - Business Analyst - (Portfolio Governance/ Banking)

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Portfolio Governance team. The ideal candidate will develop reporting dashboards and contribute to stakeholder communications while thriving in a collaborative environment. A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in business analysis and proficiency with tools such as Excel and Power BI are required. The role offers a salary between $56,000 and $103,500 depending on experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of Business Analyst experience in BAU environments required.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build various reporting dashboards using data extraction and visualization techniques.
• Research and apply continuous improvement in data visualization.
• Work with stakeholders to enhance data analytics solutions.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to join a Portfolio Governance team within a leading financial institution. This team plays a critical role in managing contract reviews, Statements of Work (SOWs), GRs, and vendor engagements. The successful candidate will support backend development work on the platform that houses these requests, while also contributing to reporting and stakeholder communications. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The analyst will work closely with internal stakeholders, present findings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Builds various reporting dashboards using the most appropriate data extraction, data cleaning and data visualisation techniques.
• Provides value through insights, reporting and data visualization techniques. Selects, configures and implements analytics solutions for consistency and repeatability.
• Researchers and applies continuous improvement in data visualization by identifying trends and patterns to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
• Works with different teams, management and stakeholders to enhance the usability and aesthetic appeal of data analytics solutions deployed in the organization.
• Translates business needs to technical specifications and evaluates existing data visualization systems in order to improve them.
• Develops data visualizations of large amounts of data that facilitate the intuitive presentation of data to decision makers.
• Documents data flow, systems and processes to improve the design, implementation and management of business/group processes.
• Develops tools and delivers training programs for use of reporting tools and self-serve analytics by non-analytical end users; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• 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.

Qualifications

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Technical design optimization
• Decision Making
• Systems Thinking
• Data visualization
• Data storytelling
• Data mining and analysis
• Illustration
• Creative thinking
• Problem Solving

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• 3–4 years of Business Analyst experience, ideally in BAU (Business As Usual) environments
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
• Experience with any of the following tools: Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPoint
• Insights design
• Strong presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Insights development and reporting
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Data driven decision making

Nice to Have Skills/Experience:

• Working knowledge of SQL (to support the team’s sole developer)
• Background in business management or exposure to different industries
• Experience supporting platform development or backend systems
• Familiarity with portfolio governance or enterprise banking environments

Salary

Salary:

$56,000.00 - $103,500.00

Pay Type

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.