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Sr. Data Analyst

Bank of Montreal

San Ramon, CA
Full Time
Senior
80k-148k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sr. Data Analyst role at BMO involves creating and implementing an integrated roadmap for all aspects of data governance. The position focuses on developing, maintaining, and monitoring data governance policies and procedures, deploying technologies, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing updates on policy changes. The role ensures that data is secure, private, accurate, available, and usable, aligning data strategy and management practices with business objectives. It promotes a culture where data is managed as a valuable corporate asset, adheres to regulations, and reduces overall risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drives data governance by actively promoting improved data governance practices, enforcing policy, and following data governance best practices.
  • Writes SQL and Python code in support report generation, data analysis, data profiling and data quality rule development.
  • Harmonizes data in the systems through a collaborative process with members from various business units.
  • Establishes, maintains, periodically reviews and recommends changes to data governance policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Conducts audits to ensure that policies, procedures and metrics are in place for maintaining/improving the program.
  • Aligns the Data Governance policy with the overall goals of the business strategy.
  • Drives change in the organization to maximize the value of its data and plans for how the company will make those changes.
  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.

Requirements

  • Foundational proficiency in information and data strategy, managing change, Python scripting, and dashboarding with Power BI or Tableau.
  • Advanced proficiency in data governance, IT standards and governance, data integrity, data quality, metadata management, SQL, and Excel.
  • Intermediate proficiency in privacy governance technology enablement, data privacy, enterprise data management, ontology design, master data management, verbal and written communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills, influence skills, and data-driven decision making.
  • Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data privacy and privacy governance technology enablement.
  • Knowledge of enterprise data management and ontology design.
  • Experience with metadata management and master data management.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards.
  • Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

Working at Bank of Montreal

At BMO, employees are valued, respected, and heard. The company fosters a culture of creating lasting, positive change for customers, communities, and people. It emphasizes working together, innovating, and pushing boundaries to transform lives and businesses, and to power economic growth. BMO supports employee growth through tools, resources, training, coaching, and network-building opportunities, aiming to help employees reach new milestones and broaden their skillsets.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 6, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary80k-148k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Bank of Montreal

Website

bmo.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

San Ramon, CA

Industry

Commercial Banking

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