Manager, Wealth Data Foundations

Application Deadline:

02/11/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting We are looking for a Manager to join our Wealth Data Foundations team. This role is critical in building and managing scalable, high-quality data assets that power Wealth reporting, analytics/business intelligence, and machine learning. You will operate in a cloud-first environment (AWS) and collaborate with data specialists, business partners, and technology teams to shape the foundation of our advanced analytics ecosystem.This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where you'll work with cutting-edge tools, manage data products, and influence the future of Wealth data. Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of foundational data products that enable reporting, analytics, and advanced insights.
  • Execute CDAO's data strategy within Wealth by building trusted, reusable datasets and pipelines in a cloud-first environment (AWS).
  • Define and implement operating models for cloud-based data foundations, ensuring scalability, governance, and quality.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to align foundational data initiatives with strategic priorities and future-state architecture.
• Data Architecture & Development
  • Oversee design, development, and maintenance of foundational datasets supporting Wealth BI, reporting, analytics, and machine learning.
  • Ensure data pipelines and transformation logic are optimized using SQL and AWS tools (Glue, S3).
  • Translate raw data into well-structured, documented, and reusable data products.
• Governance & Quality
  • Establish data quality frameworks, profiling, and validation across systems.
  • Contribute to metadata management, data lineage, and standardized definitions.
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Influence
  • Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, technology, and BI/reporting teams.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations for strategic analytics initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Legacy Support
  • Oversee SAS-based processes where required during transition to cloud.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a data-focused role with strong technical execution.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Familiarity with AWS data services (Glue, S3) or similar cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of data transformation, cleansing, normalization, and data modeling.
• Exposure to BI/reporting tools (Power BI, QuickSight) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver actionable insights.

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Technical design optimization.

• Decision Making.

• Systems Thinking.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Data visualization.

• Data storytelling.

• Data mining.

• Illustration.

• Creative thinking.

• Problem Solving.

• Verbal & written communication skills.

• Collaboration & team skills.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Data driven decision making.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Insights design.

• Insights development and reporting.

• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Salary:

$69, $129,

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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BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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