Intraday Market Risk & Data Analyst

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned analyst to support quantitative risk modeling and the management of market risks across bank portfolios and products. You will develop models, validate strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust risk controls.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and governance, with opportunities to advance automation and optimization of risk processes in a finance environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience with a post-secondary degree.
• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Economics or Risk Management preferred.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL, VBA.
• Experience in finance with exposure to risk management, market products and pricing.
• Knowledge of quantitative modelling including statistics, risk and financial metrics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors the financial market environment and model performance for optimal risk strategy execution.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Documents data flow, systems and processes in data collection to improve efficiency; advances automation of processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Risk management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Education

Finance or Economics or Risk Management degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

VBA

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking a seasoned analyst to support quantitative risk modeling and the management of market risks across bank portfolios and products. You will develop models, validate strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust risk controls.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and governance, with opportunities to advance automation and optimization of risk processes in a finance environment.