Senior Specialist-IC Business Development Strategic Initiatives

04/09/2025

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Customer Solutions

Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in office

BMO Bank. N.A. seeks Senior Specialist-IC Business Development Strategic Initiatives in Chicago, IL to promote reporting automation, self-serve analytics consumption, and the culture of analytics-driven decision making; integrate information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting; build visualizations to effectively communicate data driven insights to business partners via reports, graphics, and dashboards to illustrate segment insights and support strategic decision-making for the segment. Duties include: Develop solutions and make recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs. Provide subject matter expertise on the design, development, management, and implementation of assigned projects from business case development through execution. Lead the design, development, and implementation of analytic solutions. Recommend and implement solutions based on analysis of consumer trends and ensure alignment between stakeholders about business needs and data needs. Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards illustrating segment KPIs and metrics to monitor and track performance, address any issues, and inform key strategic priorities. Identify enablers and key issues prior to and during implementation of strategic business development initiatives and raise issues with stakeholders to resolve issues or risks that jeopardize delivery. Operate at a group/enterprise-wide level and serve as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. Apply expertise and think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non­specific. Responsible for project management of key initiatives to support growth and experience of the target segment customer base, including working with internal and external partners to accomplish the established goals. Structure and assemble data into multidimensions with various granularities (e.g., demographics, customers, products, transactions). Cleanse, manipulate, and transform data through programming/scripting for mode training and validation. Automate validation tests to improve quality and efficiency of the validation process. Validate and test models used in analytics and reporting to assess/address performance and compliance. Conduct various pre-implementation and post-implementation analyses to estimate/measure business impact caused by model adoption (e.g., revenue increase, cost reduction, corporate brand image). Support development and execution of strategic analytics and data enablement. Develop tools and deliver training programs for use of reporting tools and self-serve analytics by non-analytical end users; may include delivery of training to audiences. Document and maintain operational procedures and processes relating to analytical and reporting processes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives. Perform advanced SQL querying against IBM Netezza databases using DB Visualizer. Write Base SAS code and PROC SQL queries in SAS Enterprise Guide. Develop Python scripts in Dataiku. Execute Unix command-line programs. Build data visualizations in Microsoft Power BI. Construct automated business process flows in Microsoft Power Automate. Conduct multi-country banking. Hybrid position - remote 3 days per week.

Requirements: Bachelors degree or foreign education equivalent  in Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Management, or related field plus seven (7) years of experience as Business Intelligence Analyst or related occupation performing project management and business development within marketing or business analytics or, alternatively, a Masters degree or foreign education equivalent  in Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Management, or related field  and five (5) years of experience as Business Intelligence Analyst or related occupation performing project management and business development within marketing or business analytics. Specific skills/other requirements – Must also have experience with: Advanced SQL querying against IBM Netezza databases using DB Visualizer; Writing Base SAS code and PROC SQL queries in SAS Enterprise Guide; Developing Python scripts in Dataiku; Executing Unix command-line programs; Building data visualizations in Microsoft Power BI; and Constructing automated business process flows in Microsoft Power Automate. Must possess: Advanced Google Analytics Certificate.

Salary for this specific position in Chicago, IL is $141,300 per year

Salary:

$110,000.00 - $204,100.00

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 http://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.

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