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Are you an expert in credit risk model development? As the Senior Manager, Wholesale Credit Methodology, you will play a crucial role in shaping the credit risk models that quantify and manage the risks associated with BMO's corporate customers—representing over 70% of the bank's total exposure. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to develop and enhance complex credit risk models, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and withstand scrutiny from both internal and external stakeholders. Your work will be instrumental in adapting these models to new business environments and obtaining regulatory approval, offering you a rare opportunity to make a significant mark on the industry.

Applies mathematical and statistical methods to financial and risk management problems (e.g. internal controls; enterprise-wide stress testing and scenario analysis; capital modelling; valuations). Through quantitative analytical modelling, identifies important factors to consider for financial disaster and recovery plans. Conducts research and creates tools that use data to develop scenario-based planning and implements complex mathematical models to help the business make better financial and financial decisions (e.g. investments, pricing, etc.), drive innovation and minimize the impact of uncertainty.

• Develops pricing and quantitative risk models for an assigned portfolio e.g. fixed income, corporate credit and loans.
• Monitors risk in strategies and portfolios alongside project managers or functional leads.
• Conducts research and develops tools that use data to make better financial decisions; such as: investments, pricing, etc.
• Applies knowledge of risk assessment and controls along with extensive understanding of industry compliance standards and regulations.
• Identifies ways of mitigating potential risks; recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Documents data flow, systems and processes to improve the design, implementation and management of business/group processes.
• Conducts quantitative research in risks across strategies and portfolios.
• 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.
• 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:

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Regulatory capital and stress testing.
• Compliance and regulation.
• Machine learning.
• Learning Agility.
• Systems Thinking.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Model risk management.
• Data visualization.
• Data wrangling.
• Data preprocessing.
• Critical thinking.
• Driving Results.
• Quantitative financial modeling.
• Computational thinking and programming.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving 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 post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

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: