Lead AML Data Analyst

at  BMO Financial Group

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1
Hybrid environment: 2 days a week in Toronto (FCP First Canadian Place-Office - 100 King St W, Toronto, ON).

The Lead AML Data Analyst will support the implementation of advanced data analytical solutions within the AML Enterprise group. In this role, you will collaborate with other AML teams, business partners and technical teams to dissect business problems, conduct research and analysis, structure data and build ad-hoc and/or strategic solutions to support business driven decisions. This includes preparation and investigation of data to support multiple lines of business across the enterprise to help them achieve their objectives.

• Acts as a trusted SME under AML Data Management team and support the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to implement effective data solutions.
• Leads/participates in the requirements, analysis, design, and validation on assigned initiatives.
• Gathers, examines, and interprets data and information to extract meaningful insights, answers business questions and provides actionable recommendations.
• Presents and communicates effectively across all business units.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet business and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Builds effective relationships and communications with internal/external stakeholders.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced data analytics with strong relational databases and SQL knowledge is a must.
• Able to work independently, resolving complex or ambiguous issues or situations.
• Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments on one or more business units – Personal and Commercial, Wealth, and Capital Markets.
• AML/fraud analysis knowledge or ACAMS designation would be an asset.
• Experience working with technologies including ETL, SAS, or Python would be an asset.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office Suite – In-depth.
• Technically savvy and ability to learn quickly.

• Acts as a trusted SME under AML Data Management team and support the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to implement effective data solutions.
• Leads/participates in the requirements, analysis, design, and validation on assigned initiatives.
• Gathers, examines, and interprets data and information to extract meaningful insights, answers business questions and provides actionable recommendations.
• Presents and communicates effectively across all business units.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet business and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Builds effective relationships and communications with internal/external stakeholders.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness