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Technology Research Analyst
BMO Financial Group
Toronto, ON
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Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Technology

This is a technology research and consulting role where you would be responsible for researching and monitoring of emerging technologies (blockchain, quantum, etc.). This includes their technological capabilities, industry applications, market trends and relevant landscape (regulatory, etc.). You will be driving insights for consumption by leadership and broader BMO community, and work with partners in digital ecosystem across academia, governments and industry partners on various research projects and gather new technology trends and applications. Providing management consulting services and technology/industry expertise in support of business and enterprise adoption of emerging technologies is also a key part of this role..

KEY dynamic opportunities include:
Provide measurable value to leaders and BMO community through; high-quality research of ongoing developments in various emerging technologies (blockchain, quantum, AR/VR, etc.) and technology driven market trends (open banking, digital ID, etc.), and advise BMO leaders and community on trends and industry directions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on evaluating specific technology capabilities and or to analyze a market trend. Provide analytical support to other T&O partners on technology research initiatives.
Compile and build of research papers, Point of Views and training content for publication on emerging technology research and market trends. as well as through providing knowledge sharing workshops and training sessions.
Identify technology trends and proposing research topics related to financial technologies and digital ecosystems. Contribute as a subject matter expert to our research agenda and develop TR&I technology research blueprints
Leverage research and insights to support businesses and areas during emerging technology exploration and adoption initiatives.
Work with ecosystem partners on research projects and experiment technologies that have applicability in financial service. Establish networks with these partners to gather new technology trends and practices.

Role Mandate:
This is a technology research and consultative role. The candidate will be supporting the research of emerging technologies, monitoring of market and regulatory developments, and applicability in the financial services industry, to support the advancement of innovation across BMO. The candidate will work with industry, academia and government partners in the digital ecosystem across on various research projects to gather hands-on intelligence on new technology concepts, exploration and applications. The candidate will also assist in providing management consulting services and technology/industry advice to internal executive-level stakeholders in support of enterprise adoption of such technologies.

Key Accountabilities:
As an Associate/Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, innovators and solution providers to advance the innovation agenda at BMO. Responsibilities include:

Conduct high-quality research and analysis of various emerging technologies, digital trends and topics such as distributed ledger technologies/Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging topics including (but not limited to) Open Banking, Cloud, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and Internet of Things (IoT) to drive insights for consumption by BMO leadership and broader community
Support the development of research papers for publication that summarize research of emerging technologies and monitoring of market trends and developments. This includes research of market and competitive landscape, vendor and solution capabilities
Help advise BMO leaders and community on trends and industry directions through various communication channels and platforms
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on evaluating specific technology capabilities, and provide analytical support to other T&O partners on technology research initiatives
Leverage research and insights to support businesses and areas during emerging technology exploration and adoption initiatives
Facilitate knowledge sharing workshops, awareness sessions and various innovation events for internal BMO employees to develop the right skills and mindset required to harness the power of emerging technologies across the bank
Work with ecosystem partners on research projects and experiment with technologies with potential applicability to the financial service industry

Qualifications/Requirements:
Technical background : University degree in quantitative disciplines (software engineering, computer/computational sciences, Math/Statistics) or equivalent
Experience: 2+ years in business analysis, management/technology consulting role or equivalent; big 4 firms experience is an asset
Domain knowledge : Enterprise-level knowledge of any of the emerging technology domains such as distributed ledger technologies/Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation or other emerging topics such as Open Banking, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) or equivalent; certifications are an asset
Passion for learning: Eagerness to learn various technologies and subjects, open to change, exploration, trial and error, and embracing failure with big picture in mind
Adaptive working mindset : Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and prioritize work in a dynamic, fast-paced and at times ambiguous and pressurized environment
Proactive and result-oriented : Self-starter with very good organization skills who thrives in a deadline driven environment; Proactive, “can do” mindset
Presentation: Very good presentation skills including ability to put together structured, clean and effective presentation decks that tell a story to executive-level audience; Proficiency with MS Office Suite specifically PowerPoint and Excel is an asset
Communication: Very good verbal and written communication skills including ability to tailor communication to different audiences varying in level of seniority

Core Competencies:
Passion for emerging technologies and innovation, Digital advocate, Team player; Strong Analytical skills, Ability to manage ambiguity, Executes Efficiently, Shows Initiative, Solicits Support, Strategizes and Develops, Communicates Effectively

We’re here to help

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

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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