Senior Manager, Risk Analytics and SAMU Portfolio Management

Address:

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient reporting solutions for risk, regulatory and management information to internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies. Supports an efficient and effective risk management function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.

• Provide effective challenge and oversight of credit risk, underwriting decisions, portfolio performance, and emerging risk trends across the assigned portfolio.
• Apply strong commercial credit and underwriting expertise to support portfolio management strategies, risk assessments, and informed decision-making.
• Partner with account management, relationship management, and business teams to monitor portfolio quality, identify risk exposures, and recommend actions to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
• Lead the design, production, and continuous improvement of risk reporting, analytics, dashboards, and portfolio monitoring processes to support business and regulatory requirements.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the risk reporting strategy/program framework.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Measures the effectiveness of risk reporting program/strategy; recommends changes as required.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the risk reporting framework.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Represents the risk reporting function during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support risk reporting management framework.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet management and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and reporting solutions.
• Analyses data and information to provide risk-related insights and recommendations for the assigned portfolio e.g. capital at risk modeling, risk/return assessments, etc.
• Supports the interpretation of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements relevant to the analytics and reporting mandate e.g. regulatory reporting.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system) to fulfill analytical needs.
• Ensures strong governance and effective controls across risk reporting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures; escalates as required.
• Provides information and supports the process for internal and external audits.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to analytical and reporting processes.
• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk reporting.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data used in reporting.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management principles, metrics, KPIs, KRIs, and portfolio management practices.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of commercial credit risk, credit adjudication, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated experience underwriting commercial and/or corporate credit facilities, including financial statement analysis, credit risk assessment, risk rating, and credit structuring.
• Strong account management and portfolio management experience, with the ability to assess client performance, monitor credit quality, identify emerging risks, and support sound risk-adjusted decision making.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management theory, analytical methodologies, and reporting techniques.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to risk management and reporting.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of reporting, analytics, data management, and business intelligence applications.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of risk systems, technologies, and data governance practices.
• Proven ability to translate complex data and risk insights into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, industry knowledge, and practical experience in risk management and portfolio oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound data-driven decisions.
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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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