SPECIALIST, BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS – Montreal

BDC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Specialist in Business Insights and Analytics to advance data-driven initiatives. This role requires expertise in advanced analytics and Power BI, alongside strong communication skills, to generate insights that support strategic decisions. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in data analytics and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset. The company offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Wellness and health care spending account

Opportunities for learning and development

Paid vacation and personal days

Opportunities for learning, training, and development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or artificial intelligence.
• Proven ability to generate insights using advanced analytics techniques.
• Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of data frameworks and models.
• Develop and optimize Power BI datasets and dashboards.
• Represent COO data needs in enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and usability of datasets.
• Prepare and deliver clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations.

Skills

Advanced analytics techniques

Power BI

SQL

Python

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Finance, or Financial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Azure

Azure

Python

Job description

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, Business Insights and Analytics, the Specialist, Business Insights and Analytics plays a central role in supporting and advancing data-driven initiatives across all client‑facing lines of business under the COO (Financing, Wholesale, GTC, and Advisory). The incumbent is responsible for delivering high‑quality insights through advanced analytics, ensuring the integrity and usability of operational data, and contributing to the integration of COO datasets into enterprise-wide data assets in collaboration with the enterprise data hub.

This role requires strong technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly. The Specialist must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering impactful results.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Lead the design and implementation of data frameworks and models to support operational reporting, dashboarding, and analytics.

• Apply advanced analytics techniques (e.g., segmentation, forecasting, clustering, regression) to uncover insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making.

• Develop and optimize Power BI datasets and dashboards, including advanced DAX modeling, semantic layer design, and performance tuning.

• Ensure the quality, consistency, and usability of datasets under the COO’s responsibility, and collaborate with the enterprise data hub to support their integration into enterprise datasets.

• Act as a key contributor to data governance and stewardship, including metadata management, data quality monitoring, and lifecycle practices.

• Represent COO data needs in enterprise‑wide initiatives such as the BI Modernization Program and AI Centre of Excellence.

• Collaborate with Enterprise Data Architects, Business Process teams, and IT Delivery to assess the impact of new data sources, system upgrades, and integration efforts on operational data.

• Extract and analyze business intelligence from various databases to monitor key performance and risk indicators related to the COO portfolio.

• Prepare and deliver clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate analytical findings and insights to stakeholders at various levels, including senior leadership.

• Work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and delivering under pressure.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Finance, or Financial Engineering.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or artificial intelligence.

• Proven ability to generate insights using advanced analytics techniques and translate them into business value.

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, data modeling, and performance optimization.

• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, Excel, and Azure.

• Experience applying data governance principles, including stewardship, metadata management, and data lifecycle practices.

• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present impactful PowerPoint presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.