Strategic Analyst, Emerging Technology

BMO•Calgary, AB

2d•CA$61,600 - CA$113,900•Onsite

About The Position

The B2B Banking & Credit Technology ecosystem supports the full client lifecycle—from prospecting and onboarding through credit adjudication, deal execution, funding, servicing, and reporting. This environment spans a highly integrated and regulated landscape of in-house platforms, vendor solutions, and cross-functional business domains. We are seeking a high-impact Strategic Analyst to drive AI, automation, and process transformation initiatives across this ecosystem. This role is designed for a curious, execution-oriented leader who is energized by emerging technology and actively stays ahead of the evolving AI landscape. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination function. The successful candidate will take ownership of outcomes, drive clarity in ambiguous situations, and execute across multiple concurrent initiatives with a high bar for quality, speed, and accountability.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in banking or financial services
Strong domain exposure to Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Capital Markets, or banking platforms (required)
Demonstrated experience supporting technology delivery (requirements, testing, implementation, SDLC)
Proven ability to operate independently and drive work to completion in fast-paced environments
Experience managing multiple priorities with evolving scope and ambiguity
Strong track record of producing high-quality, executive-ready deliverables
AI & Emerging Technology Mindset: Actively explores and applies AI tools, trends, and innovations
Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of how banking and credit processes translate into technology solutions
Execution & Ownership: Drives outcomes with accountability, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Structured Thinking: Ability to decompose complex problems into actionable steps
Communication: Clear, concise, and proactive across both business and technical audiences
Adaptability: Thrives in evolving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
Time & Priority Management: Effectively manages multiple concurrent workstreams

Nice To Haves

Highly curious and driven to understand how systems, processes, and technologies work
Actively engaged in learning and applying AI beyond immediate job responsibilities
Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving clarity where it does not exist
Operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
Thrives in high-performance environments with elevated expectations and autonomy

Responsibilities

Lead delivery across complex initiatives by actively managing timelines, dependencies, risks, and decision points to ensure consistent progress
Take end-to-end ownership of workstreams, driving execution and ensuring alignment to business outcomes
Navigate ambiguity and remove blockers to maintain forward momentum across initiatives
Act as a connector between business, technology, and vendor teams to align priorities and drive progress
Translate business needs into structured, actionable inputs for technical teams
Ensure stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned throughout delivery
Identify and advance opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve processes and outcomes
Bring forward ideas, use cases, and practical applications grounded in business context
Stay current with AI tools, trends, and capabilities, and apply them meaningfully within the organization
Break down complex or ambiguous problems into clear, executable components
Analyze data, workflows, and processes to generate actionable insights and recommendations
Apply strong domain knowledge (Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Capital Markets) to inform solutioning and prioritization
Develop clear, concise, and executive-ready deliverables (presentations, briefings, summaries)
Produce core artifacts including requirements, process maps, workflows, and documentation
Communicate proactively with stakeholders on progress, risks, and next steps