Sr. Manager, Business Intelligence- Financial Crimes

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Manager for Business Intelligence. This role involves analyzing and visualizing data to prevent financial crimes and enhance decision-making processes. Candidates should possess 7+ years of experience in data analysis, along with strong skills in SQL and data visualization. This position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $160,000 and the opportunity for hybrid work.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience within Data Analysis and Business Intelligence.
• Strong collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Experience with analytics techniques and systems.

Responsibilities

• Influence how we prevent fraud and detect risk.
• Design and deliver impactful data visualizations.
• Lead analytics eco-system transformation.

Skills

Data visualization

Data storytelling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration & team skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 10/30/2025

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group: Data Analytics & Reporting

As a Sr. Manager, Business Intelligence in the Financial Crimes Unit, you’ll do more than analyze data — you’ll help protect our customers, strengthen trust, and shape the future of financial crime prevention. This is your chance to bring innovation, storytelling, and technical expertise together to create powerful insights that drive smarter, faster, and more proactive decisions.

You will elevate how we use data to identify, visualize, and communicate financial crimes risks. You will play a key role in business intelligence and providing thoughtful analysis as well as lead the design and delivery of storyboards and visualization that provide insights to manage risks. You will help the Financial Crimes Unit make smarter and faster prevention and detection decisions while enabling the business to grow.

In this role, you won’t just be interpreting data — you’ll be shaping how we prevent crime, detect risk, and protect our customers and institution. You will play a role in transforming our analytics ecosystem, designing strategies and solutions that empower smarter, faster, and more proactive decisions.

It’s a chance to be at the forefront of how data drives security, strategy, and growth.

Note: This is an Individual Contributor role; this is not a people-leader role. There are no direct reports.

On this team, you will:

Responsibilities

• Be a game-changer in security and risk management – Your work will directly influence how we prevent fraud, detect risk, and safeguard our institution and customers.
• Work at the cutting edge of innovation – Partner with experts in Insights & Innovation, Data Architecture, Integrated Analytics, Strategy & Change Management, Technology Security, and Security Services to design and deliver forward-thinking solutions.
• Turn complexity into clarity – Elevate business intelligence through dashboards and visualizations that bring risks to life for leaders across the bank.
• Grow in a high-impact, high-visibility role – As part of an innovation-driven team, your ideas and expertise won’t just be implemented — they’ll set the standard for how we leverage data in fraud and financial crimes.
• Collaborate with purpose – Join a mission-driven team that’s passionate about protecting customers while enabling the business to grow securely.

This isn’t just another analytics role — it’s a chance to shape the analytics ecosystem of the future, work alongside top innovators in financial crime prevention, and use your skills to make an impact that truly matters.

Hybrid role.

Qualifications

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Technical design optimization
• Decision Making
• Systems Thinking

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Data visualization
• Data storytelling
• Data mining
• Illustration
• Creative thinking
• Problem Solving
• Insights design
• Insights development and reporting
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Collaboration & team skills; cross-group collaboration
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Data driven decision making
• 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree or equivalent
• Seasoned professional with education, experience and industry knowledge

Experience & Skills

7+ years of experience within Data Analysis and Business Intelligence; strong collaboration with business stakeholders; 5+ years of SQL and/or SAS; knowledge in Python or similar data science languages is a plus; experience with data management, analytics techniques, data flows, systems, and designs.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: 86,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD (Salaried)

Pay Type: Salaried

Notes: Salaries vary by location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Total compensation may include performance-based incentives and other perks. Benefits described by the company include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans.

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About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We create lasting, positive change for customers, communities and people. We value collaboration, training, and growth opportunities for our team members.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in selection. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.