Senior Manager, Risk Audit Analytics

Bank of Montreal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in Risk Audit Analytics to enhance credit risk management through advanced data analytics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, risk, and technology, contributing to critical audit functions while leading data governance processes. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued, and you will play a key role in shaping effective risk management strategies. This position promises a rewarding career path with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Performance-Based Incentives

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in banking/financial services.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience with internal audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced data analytics and reporting support.
• Oversee data governance processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert for control processes.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA or relevant master's degree

Tools

SQL

SAS

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Application Deadline:

05/19/2025

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Technology

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Risk Audit Analyticswith a strong background in data analytics and reporting processes. The role has a primary mandate as an individual contributor to provide advanced data analytics support to Enterprise Risk’s - Credit Risk Review audit function.This position is embedded within U.S. Retail Credit Risk’s - Risk Analytics Architecture, a technical group that supports a much broader mandate of data, reporting, and process automation.

Join our team to play a crucial role in strengthening our credit risk management capabilities while developing your expertise at the intersection of finance, risk, and technology.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced data analytics and reporting support to the Credit Risk Review function

• Oversee Risk Analytics Architecture’s data governance processes including leading engagement with enterprise data governance

• Act as a subject matter expert by providing oversight of and input into all of Risk Analytics Architecture’s control processes

• Provide secondary analytics and reporting support to the larger Retail Credit Risk function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or relevant master's degree preferred

• 10+ years of experience in banking/financial services, with at least 5+ years specifically in or supporting an audit/control function.

• Demonstrated experience with internal audit procedures and control frameworks

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (SQL/SAS, Excel advanced functions, Power BI, Tableau)

• Advanced understanding of data governance and data quality principles

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Knowledge of banking regulations related to lending

• Excellent documentation skills with attention to detail

• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Technical Skills

• SQL and database knowledge; SAS preferred

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VBA, complex formulas)

• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) or displayed ability to learn new tools

Salary:

$110,000.00 - $204,100.00

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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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