Business Analyst (Toronto)

Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results.

Also assesses the efficiency and performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results. Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business. Responsibilities Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.

Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements. Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non‑functional business requirements. Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.

Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Builds solid relationships with business partners and mentors others to strengthen overall business analysis capability. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise‑wide focus.

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the 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, laws and regulations. Qualifications Willingness to take calculated risks to improve team outcomes. Willingness to disrupt the status quo.

Track record of self‑motivation. Curious, detail‑oriented disposition. Commitment to team success.

Anticipates and reduces complexity for others. Understands and can explain to others the core processes involved in their area of support. Foundational Proficiency Agile Delivery and Development.

Data analysis. Learning agility. Process improvement and optimization.

Organization process optimization. Business architecture frameworks. Stakeholder analysis and management.

Digital fluency. Systems thinking. Intermediate Proficiency Business requirements definition and analysis.

Insights development and reporting. Application functional design. Functional analysis.

Verbal & written communication skills. Collaboration & team skills. Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Data driven decision making. Typically, between 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and a post‑secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

Compensation Salary: $61,600.00 – $113,900.00 Pay Type: Salaried Equal Opportunity BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr