Data Scientist / Portfolio Risk Manager

Governance (20%)

• Provide clear, concise executive summaries on portfolio performance or risk concerns for discussion with key stakeholders at the appropriate governance forums to define the issue/risk, assess the potential implications to the bank and provide any recommended actions to remediate the risk.
• Provide supports to Internal/External audit efforts

Authorities:

• Information Access – Authorities to access information, records, facilities, systems, and personnel of the enterprise, including authorities to access and use confidential customer and financial information.
• Empowerment – Authority to interact with the LoB, providing analysis, consultation, issue identification and recommendations.

Scope and Impact:

This position contributes to financial reporting and loan portfolio risk outlook /performance, reported internally as well as externally. This position has direct impact on the achievement of business objectives as they relate to managing risk and delivering against profitability targets associated with the loan portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Typically, between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in credit risk processes, and loss forecasting is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to glean insights from data and support data driven decision making.
• Highly proficient in data analysis , including time series analysis, risk segmentation, vintage/cohort performance tracking.
• Highly proficient in SAS and Excel ( Mandatory). Knowledge of software like Python, SQL, Power BI a plus.
• In depth knowledge of loan life cycle and loss mitigation process.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management metrics, KPIs and KRIs.
• In-depth knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications.
• In-depth knowledge of risk systems technology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Verbal & written communication skills.

Salary:

$74,000.00 - $138,000.00

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

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