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BMO Financial Group Business Analytics Specialist - PowerApps in Chicago, Illinois
Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results. Also assesses the efficiency and the performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results. Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business.
Supports an efficient and effective Compliance risk management function by designing and building automated processes, tools and analytical reporting capabilities to improve workflow, decision making and monitoring of risk and operations over time. The role does this by bringing a strong background in Archer GRC, SharePoint/PowerApps, PowerBI, data modeling (e.g., SAS, R, SQL), VBA, project management and other skills necessary to both develop and manage an expanding queue of productivity enabling projects.
Supports internal customers in designing, building and implementing automated solutions using SharePoint, PowerApps, PowerAutomate and other PowerPlatform technologies
Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet management and regulatory reporting requirements.
Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
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.
Proven experience in developing solutions using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly SharePoint Onlin e, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and PowerBI .
Strong data analytics and data modeling skills.
Proficiency in SQL, VBA, SAS or R, and JavaScript, CSS, HTML
Experience with database management and integration (e.g., AWS/Redshift, Azure, Fabric)
Knowledgeable of ETL/Orchestration tools (e.g., Cron, DAG, etc)
Expertise with Archer GRC is desirable but not required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Finance, or a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.
Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
Assists in the development of strategic plans.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
Researches existing or emerging requirements & related best practices to assist and develops recommendations for changes/enhancements.
Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non-functional business requirements.
Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Builds tests cases in order to validate business requirements and End-User Testing results.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Salary:
$61,600.00 - $114,400.00
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
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’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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