Senior Analyst/Manager - US Stress Testing

Application Deadline:

12/27/2024

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

Supports the research and development of stress testing and scenario analysis methodologies and related strategies in support of the management of risks arising from changes in the market and external environment for business/group portfolios and products. Applies knowledge of analytics algorithms and technologies to develop models, methodologies and supplementary stress testing tools and infrastructures that assess the impact of a stress on risk capital and ensure risks are properly identified, understood and risk related strategies are enabled. Summarizes statistical findings, draws business conclusions, and presents actionable business recommendations used in the management of risks and related activities e.g. defining tolerance for adverse outcomes, capital modelling, assess capital and liquidity, recovery actions, portfolio and risk management strategies and tactics.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. 
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. 
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. 
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• 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.
• Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Leads the development and maintenance of stress testing and scenario analysis methodologies and frameworks.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Represents the stress testing and scenario analysis function during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations.
• Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Leads and integrates the monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the stress testing and scenario analysis program to internal & external stakeholders.
• May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the stress testing and scenario analysis framework.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Works with stakeholders to identify the business requirements, understand the distinct problems, and the expected outcomes; models and frames business scenarios which impact critical business processes and/or decisions.
• Administers and evaluates changes to stress scenarios and / or model parameters in response to changes in the market and the external environment.
• Identifies where corrective actions are required and escalates per guidelines; ensures corrective action is taken as necessary.
• 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.
• Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of risk measurement, metrics and reporting.
• Develops and maintains in-d