Senior Financial Data Analyst

Job title:

Senior Financial Data Analyst

Company

Bank of Canada

Job description

Senior Financial Data AnalystTake a central roleThe Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank-dynamic, engaged and trusted-committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance – find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada’s top employers:Find out more about the next steps in our .What you will do
As a member of the Financial Institutions Statistics (FIS) team, you will provide analytic and subject-matter expertise to support the collection of high-quality chartered bank data to meet the Bank of Canada’s requirements and international reporting commitments. You will develop and maintain strong subject-matter expertise in chartered bank financial data as you work with internal and external partners to enhance data collection and use. Combining sound judgment with experience and knowledge of both financial data and technical systems, you will resolve issues and create innovative solutions to novel data problems and requests. You will lead projects and participate in committees where an understanding of and ability to effectively communicate the use of data are critical to success. You will manage relationships in an effective manner, sharing and contributing your expertise to maintain the high quality of the data services and products provided.Specifically, you will:

• lead the development work and contribute to the ongoing maintenance of chartered bank data collection, ensuring user requirements and reporting standards/deadlines are met
• be responsible for the collection, validation and publication of international data submissions which fulfill the Bank’s reporting commitments
• lead and implement changes to compiling, reporting and dissemination programs to meet the evolving needs of internal and external data users
• use strong technical skills and knowledge to coordinate and respond to complex data requests
• represent FIS and the Bank of Canada on subject-matter working groups with other internal departments, partner and/or stakeholder agencies and international organizations
• build and uphold effective, collaborative relationships with internal clients and external partners using strong communication and interpersonal skills
• maintain strong, in-depth understanding of financial data, relevant developments in the financial industry and reporting standards and how it is used by internal and external users as well as keep abreast of developments in the field of data analytics

What you need to succeed
You have in-depth knowledge of chartered bank financial data or accounting practices and data quality assurance methods. You are experienced with the compilation and dissemination of data as well as creating and modifying these processes. You have the ability to work in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R) and advanced skills with standard office tools such as Microsoft Office suite.You have excellent judgment in decision-making and strong attention to detail. You have a strong ability to clarify complex information to a variety of audiences, using clear and compelling written and oral communication skills. You take initiative and construct next steps to move your work and your team’s work forward, using sound judgment.Nice-to-have

• fully functional in both official languages
• knowledge of the Bank’s processes for regulatory data collection from chartered banks
• experience with relevant software packages (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, R, SAS, Stata, MATLAB, etc.)
• experience working in a regulatory reporting environment or data reporting area of a major bank
• in-depth knowledge of Canadian financial market structures and financial market instruments
• relevant master’s degree (economics, finance, etc.)

Your education and experience

• bachelor’s degree in economics, commerce, finance, accounting, computer science, mathematics or statistics
• a minimum of four years of related work experience (i.e., analyzing financial data and developing recommendations or reports based on this analysis), with increasing levels of responsibility

or

• an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
• There will be no relocation assistance provided
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Remote work / Hybrid Work ModelThe Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. For this position, should you not live within reasonable commuting distance of the office, you will be able to work 100% remote (within Canada) for the duratiaon of this term.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit .

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $90,535 to $106,512 (job grade 16)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Expected salary

$90535 – 106512 per year

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:25:49 GMT

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