Senior Analyst

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution based in Toronto is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial performance reporting and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of relevant experience, completed or near completion of an accounting designation, and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $61,600 to $113,900 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of strategic initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results for reporting processes.

Skills

Splunk

IDS

Microsoft Access

SQL

Cybersecurity

Intelligence Experience

Malware Analysis

Tableau

Analysis Skills

SAS

Data Analysis Skills

Analytics

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Completed or near completion of accounting designation

Job description

Application Deadline : 10 / 03 / 2025

Address : 100 King Street West

Job Family Group : Finance & Accounting

Consolidates analyzes and reports on the financial performance of the business / group to support the month- quarter- and year-end closing process including financial reporting and financial governance. Supports an efficient and effective accounting function that uses common information sources and practices reduces ongoing costs and increases service level performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Builds effective relationships with internal / external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems and analyses data and information to provide accounting insights and recommendations.
• Identifies opportunities for alignment with accounting / finance processes and other operational processes.
• Acts as point of escalation on operational matters and matters falling outside of policy.
• Analyzes financial results to support financial period closing and reporting processes and provide insights and recommendations.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for assigned legal entity business or group financial information packages.
• Supports the preparation of journal entries monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements including applicable tax payments and reconciliations in accordance with accounting rules and standards.
• Provides information and supports the process for internal (e.g. corporate and SOX) and external audits.
• Reviews supporting documentation escalating areas of concern and making any necessary amendments.
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests transactions queries etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
• Develops knowledge related to business / group accounting requirements and standards.
• 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

• 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.
• Completed or near completion of an accounting designation.
• 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.

Salary : $61600.00 - $113900.00

Pay Type : Salaried

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

• Splunk
• IDS
• Microsoft Access
• SQL
• Cybersecurity
• Intelligence Experience
• Malware Analysis
• Tableau
• Analysis Skills
• SAS
• Data Analysis Skills
• Analytics