City : Ottawa

Category : IT

Industry : Banking/Financial

Employer : Bank of Canada

What you will do 
We are looking for passionate individuals to provide analytic support to several parts of the organization as part of our Information, Data and Analytic Services (IDAS) function.  Our work ensures that economists and researchers in the monetary policy and financial system departments at the Bank of Canada have efficient access to accurate, coherent, relevant, timely and interpretable data. We also provide front-line support and development to support financial markets data for operations and research, and are building our ability to support the needs of our business administration departments (Human Resources, Corporate Services, Cyber Security, etc.) 

The Analytics and Decision Support (A&DS) team is responsible for a comprehensive range of data, statistical and analytical support activities.  These include supporting financial system policy data and analytics needs through user-oriented product lines which involve: automated data pipelines, data modeling, enhanced data quality, automated analytical models, APIs, dashboards and more. These product lines are developed and operated using agile principles and involve close cooperation with users from the Bank’s economic departments, partners in the Bank’s IT department (ITS), colleagues in the buisness administration, partners in Knowledge & Information Services and external organizations such as CDIC, Statistics Canada, OSFI, Finance Canada and more. 

Under the guidance of the Senior Manager you develop, deliver and maintain meaningful enhancements to A&DS product lines, while employing development best practices and creativity when addressing our users’ needs. 

As a Senior Data and Analytics Specialist, you will be:

• developing and deploying data and analytic services for the Bank’s economic departments that are of consistently high quality and reflect best practices for solution development, and data modeling, as well as for data quality, visualization and dissemination practices
• supporting, enhancing and integrating existing data and analytical solutions 
• providing input to recommendations for economic departments on matters of data quality and analytical solutions
• supporting and leading junior colleagues, engaging in agile team ceremonies and upholding agile practices  
• working jointly with groups in IDAS, ITS and other within and outside of the Bank to implement best practices and share knowledge
• preparing and delivering presentations for colleagues in the economic and business departments to demonstrate analytical solutions

What you need to succeed
You have experience:

• with data and analytical solution development, and you have worked with at least one SQL database format
• translating between analytical goals and technical solutions, emphasizing solutions that best meet the clients’ needs
• developing technical workflows that incorporate automation, enhance data quality and produce easily consumable results.

Additionally:

• You have good quantitative skills, are strong in at least one statistical/analytic software (e.g., Python, R, etc.) and have an understanding of good coding and DevOps principles. 
• You are innovative about data and analytic solutions and are able to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders including analytics experts, solution developers, and end users.
• You are a team player who is comfortable with an agile work environment, contributes to discussions and are optimistic when dealing with changes and conflicts. 
• You are able to solicit cooperation from colleagues, describe your work to a non-technical audience, and are able to set priorities in your development work.

Nice-to-have 

• Knowledge of financial markets data 
• Knowledge of financial economics
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud computing services

Your education and experience

• University degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science or economics (ideally with significant coursework in data science) and five years of relevant experience, two of which encompass the following areas: developing data and analytical workflows using statistical packages
• Analyzing large amounts of structure data

Or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English or French essential
• 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 Model #LI-Remote

The 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 duration 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 A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $81,865 to $96,310 (job grade 16)
• Depending on performance, you may be eligible for performance pay. The first tier of performance pay is for successfully meeting expectation, at  5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay for those who exceed expectations (10% of your base salary).. 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 #LI-POS

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