Bank of Montreal

Data Scientist

Bank of Montreal$105K — $215K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant data analytics experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Advanced skills in mathematics, statistics, and operations research.
  • Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning techniques.
  • Strong data visualization and data wrangling abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with influence capabilities.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and collaborate across groups.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced analytical algorithms to mine and analyze data.
  • Design innovative processes for modeling structured and unstructured data.
  • Conduct large-scale analyses to uncover patterns and trends.
  • Generate data-driven recommendations for business leaders.
  • Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms.
  • Collaborate with product teams to inform business planning and strategy.
  • Apply creative thinking to solve complex and non-routine problems.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Accident and life insurance benefits.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

10/30/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

#AIJobsAtBMO

Uses advanced analytical algorithms and technologies (e.g. machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence) to mine and analyze large sets of structured and unstructured data to obtain insights. Designs and constructs new processes for modeling data. Develops predictive models and leverages big data technology to design solutions that deliver smarter business decisions, improve customer experience, and drive productivity. Collaborates with other data and analytics professionals and teams to optimize, refine and scale analysis into mature analytics solutions.

  • Plays an active role in the futuristic display of data, and advancement of innovative data strategies to understand consumer trends and address business problems.

  • Uses data mining and extracting usable data from valuable data sources to assess feasibility of AI/ML solutions for improved processing and usage of organization data.

  • Conducts large-scale analysis of information to discover patterns and trends by combining different modules and algorithms.

  • Uses analysis to provide recommendations and advice for business leaders to maintain to maintain market competitiveness.

  • Develops prediction systems and machine learning algorithms. Investigates additional technologies and tools for developing innovative data solutions for business stakeholders.

  • Collaborate together with the product team and partners to understand and provide data-driven decision making, business planning and future roadmap.

  • 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:

Advanced level of proficiency:

  • Mathematics, statistics & operations research.

  • Deep learning.

  • Machine learning.

  • Trust, bias and ethics.

  • Creative thinking.

  • Critical thinking.

  • Big data.

  • Data visualization.

  • Computational thinking and programming.

  • Data wrangling.

  • Data preprocessing.

  • Creative reasoning.

  • Verbal & written communication skills.

  • Analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Influence skills.

  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration.

  • Able to manage ambiguity.

  • Data driven decision making.

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Salary:

$105,000.00 - $215,000.00

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: 

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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