Specialist III-IC Marketing Research

Bank N.A.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Bank N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Marketing Research to develop and execute market research plans and strategies, align with business objectives, and provide fact-based insights.

The role will synthesize data across sources and present holistic findings with implications for the business. Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards, support operational programs, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives in marketing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a graduate degree in IT/CS or a related field with experience in market research and analytics.
• Experience developing market research plans and interpreting data to support business objectives.
• Proficiency with SAS, SQL, UNIX, and data visualization tools.
• Experience handling data from multiple database types and building dashboards.
• Strong ability to present insights to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market research plans aligned with business goals.
• Design, produce and maintain reports and dashboards for decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights.

Skills

Data analytics

Storytelling

Data visualization

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology & Management, Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology & Management, Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

UNIX

Hadoop

Netezza

Sybase

DB2

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Application Deadline

11/25/2026

Address

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Description

BMO Bank N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Marketing Research to develop and execute market research plans and strategies to align with the overall objectives of business/groups. Research procurement processes and monitor and execute market research plans. Partner closely with internal stakeholders to provide fact-based strategic insights and interpretation of research results. Synthesize and present information from various sources and provide a holistic perspective of research data including implications. Recommend and implement solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business. Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Coordinate management of databases and ensure alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards. Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards. Provide input into the planning and implementation of operational programs. Gather and analyze data about a market for a particular product or service to include product research, consumer research, modes of distribution, promotion research, pricing, surveys, advertising and public relations. Conduct analytical, quantitative, reporting and investigative functions to interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations.

Location & Onsite Requirement

Commutable distance to Chicago, IL; 4 days in office per week.

Salary

• $99,341-138,000 per year
• $75,000.00 - $160,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

Benefits

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• health insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• accident and life insurance
• retirement savings plans

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

Requirements

Master's degree in Information Technology & Management, Computer Science or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus two (2) years of experience as Business Analytics and Reporting Specialist, Business Intelligence Analyst or related occupation, developing market research plans, analyzing data, and providing strategic insights to support business objectives OR Bachelor 's degree in Information Technology & Management, Computer Science or related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as Business Analytics and Reporting Specialist, Business Intelligence Analyst or related occupation, developing market research plans, analyzing data, and providing strategic insights to support business objectives. Experience must include (quantitative requirements not applicable to this section):

• Reviewing, developing, and troubleshooting SAS code including writing macros, formats, and reports;
• Utilizing UNIX server file commands, file permissions, and cron scheduling;
• Developing advanced SQL code including CTEs, windowing, partitioning, DDL, and DML;
• Combining, validating, and synthesizing data sourced from multiple database types including Netezza, Sybase, DB2, or Hadoop, and multiple structured/unstructured data sources; including flat files, screen scrapes, Excel, or CSV;
• Utilizing data visualization, influencing, and story-telling in MS PowerPoint;
• Building and maintaining critical data processes;
• Leveraging data analytics to translate strategic business objectives into actionable initiatives that drive measurable outcomes; and
• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics infrastructure across diverse environments and technologies.

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'