Risk Data Engineering and Optimization Specialist

Application Deadline:

04/25/2026

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days in the Toronto office

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading North American bank with over $1.4 trillion in assets and a 196-year dividend history.
• Drive data engineering and automation initiatives aligned with Ambition 2030.
• Opportunity to innovate with data/information optimization and automation tools.
• Collaborative environment with career growth potential and a strong focus on Winning Culture.

About BMO & Ambition 2030:

At BMO, our purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life — for a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and stronger communities. Guided by our Ambition 2030 strategy, we are building a digital-first, AI-powered future, delivering world-class client experiences, fostering a Winning Culture, and maintaining superior risk management. This role is key to driving operational efficiency and innovation within the Canadian Personal and Business Banking Business Risk group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, loading and visualization of data from a wide variety of data sources using Power BI and HTML customization to provide actionable insights for effective business risk management.
• Automate manual Business Risk processes using Power Platform, Phyton-suite and data-driven solutions to deliver significant time savings and improve efficiency.
• Build and maintain Power Apps for custom workflows and data entry solutions within the Business Risk group.
• Implement workflow automation using Power Automate to streamline reporting and approvals.
• Develop interactive dashboards and data visualizations
• Document data flow, systems and processes to improve the design, implementation and management of business/group processes.
• Provide training and support for self-service analytics using M365 tools.
• Contribute to BMO’s Winning Culture by collaborating across teams and sharing knowledge to achieve collective success.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Technical Competencies:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Solid understanding of programming, systems thinking, and technical design.

Microsoft Power Platform certifications: 

• PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals (required)
• PL-200 – Functional Consultant Associate (preferred)

Must-Have advanced skills:

• Power BI – Data modeling, DAX, dashboard design.
• Power Apps – Low-code app development.
• Power Automate – Workflow automation.
• M365 Integration – SharePoint, Teams, Excel.
• Phyton – OOP, data handling libraries
• Web Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript 
• SQL Programming

Behavioral Competencies:

• Out-of-the-box thinking – Ability to innovate and propose creative solutions for complex problems.
• Independent problem-solving – Comfortable working autonomously on challenging tasks and delivering results.
• Curiosity – A strong desire to explore data and uncover insights that drive better decisions.
• Strong collaboration – Actively contributes to team goals, shares knowledge, and prioritizes collective success.
• Excellent communication skills – Clear, concise, and adaptable to diverse audiences.

Salary:

$61,600.00 - $113,900.00

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/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.