BMO · 6 hours ago
Senior Analyst, Data Sciences
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$230K/yr - $260K/yr
4+ years expBMO is a financial services company that focuses on creating lasting, positive change for its customers and communities. The Senior Analyst, Data Sciences role involves developing and maintaining quantitative models and analytics suites to enhance decision-making and improve customer experience through advanced analytics and machine learning techniques.
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Responsibilities
Applies scripting / programming skills to assemble various types of source data (unstructured, semi-structured, and structured) into well-prepared datasets with multiple levels of granularities (e.g., demographics, customers, products, transactions)
Develops agreed analytical solution by applying suitable statistical & machine learning techniques (e.g., A/B testing, prototype solutions, mathematical models, algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence) to test, verify, refine hypotheses
Summarizes statistical findings and draws conclusions, presents actionable business recommendations. Presents findings & recommendations in a simple, clear way to drive action
Uses the appropriate algorithms to discover patterns. Performs experimental design approaches to validate finding or test hypotheses
Automates and enhances processes to generate scheduled reports — detailing accurate balance sheet position and actionable analytical insights to stakeholders in an efficient and timely manner
Works with various data owners to discover and select available data from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system, and alternative data) to fulfill analytical needs
Documents data flow, systems and processes in data collection to improve efficiency and apply use cases
Works with stakeholders to identify the business requirements, understand distinct problems and expected outcomes. Develops analytical solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment. Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical solutions
Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically between 1-2 years of relevant experience and graduate-level degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in statistical analysis, data mining, and data cleansing / transformation
Knowledge of visualization techniques and concepts (e.g, Power BI, SpotFire)
Experience with programming languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R, SAS, SPSS, Matlab) and machine learning /deep learning algorithms/packages (e.g. XGBoost, H2O, SparkML)
Knowledge of distributed computing and/or distributed databases. Experience with distributed computing language (e.g. Hive / Hadoop/ Spark) & cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Sagemaker, AzureML)
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations
Data driven decision making - In-depth
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth
Influence skills - In-depth
Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.54B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $142.91M
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $871.76M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
David Casper
U.S. Chief Executive Officer
Azam Dawood
Head Of Sourcing
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