What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist / Portfolio Risk Manager position at BMO?
Application Deadline :
01 / 05 / 2025
Address :
1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway
Job Family Group :
Data Analytics & Reporting
Relocation to Tempe Arizona or Chicago, Illinois is required for this role. This role requires two days a week in office work in our Tempe, Arizona or Chicago, Illinois office.
The Data Scientist / Portfolio Risk Manager provides analysis, monitors the performance and develops portfolio credit recommendations on consumer loan portfolios to manage risk taking, improve profitability and ensure the bank’s lending activities adhering to Retail Credit policies and Risk Appetite target. This role leverages the use of statistical tools, quantitative modeling techniques and other business methodologies to mine data and support credit policy and strategy recommendations. The position is responsible for contributing to key risk management related business processes such as credit performance monitoring, retail risk policy / strategy development, credit loss reserving, loss forecasting and business planning. This role is also responsible for ADHOC analysis including due diligence for potential portfolio or retail lending business acquisitions.
Loss forecasting and performance monitoring (40%)
- Develop, enhance loss forecasting framework. Maintain efficient reporting process to communicate forecast and underlying drivers to senior management. Liaison with collections / finance to facilitate accurate assessment and reporting of loss / allowance.
- Conduct portfolio analyses, including monitoring and reporting credit performances of specific consumer loan portfolios, exploring and discovering root causes of changing credit profile and credit performances, identifying performance drivers and providing senior management with actionable recommendations.
Portfolio Risk management / Data Analysis (20%)
Credit Policy / Process / Strategy Analysis (20%)
Governance (20%)
Authorities :
Scope and Impact :
This position contributes to financial reporting and loan portfolio risk profile / performance, reported internally as well as externally. This position has direct impact on the achievement of business objectives as they relate to managing risk and delivering against profitability targets associated with the loan portfolio.
Qualifications :
Salary :
65,300.00 - $121,100.00
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 :
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.
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Salary : $65,300 - $121,100
