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Payments Risk Analyst Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Head of Risk

Toronto, ON · On-site

$120 - $140/hr

Sharp analytical thinking and clear communication, paired with sound judgment and high ethical ... Experience at a FinTech, especially in cross‑border payments, banking, or lending. * Comfort with ...

Escalate to Manager when transaction with sanction risk or AML risk is identified. Prepares daily ... Strong Leadership and analytical skills A strong communications skill, pleasant telephone manners ...

Work with Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, and front-office teams to support ... dealer, asset manager, payments company, consulting firm, regulator, or financial services ...

... risk, and opportunities. * Review and interpret contracts and legal documents to coordinate ... Ensure payment runs are done timely and accurately. * Complete the full End-to-End process of ...

Credit Controller

Uxbridge, ON · Hybrid

£30K - £42K/yr

... Numerate, analytical and confident chasing payments Strong Excel skills and experience using ... Credit Risk Analyst, Credit Analyst, Financial Compliance Analyst, Senior Credit Controller ...

... and emerging risk indicators through data, analytics, and business insight. The successful ... Conduct deep-dive analysis on claim payments, payees, vendors, body shops, service providers ...

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Payments Risk Analyst information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a payments risk analyst?

To thrive as a Payments Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial regulations, and experience in risk assessment, typically supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, data analysis tools like SQL or Excel, and certifications such as CAMS or CFE are commonly required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills to excel in this role. These competencies are crucial for identifying and mitigating payment fraud, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity of financial operations.

What challenges do payments risk analysts face in monitoring and mitigating transaction fraud?

Payments Risk Analysts often encounter the challenge of quickly identifying and responding to evolving fraud patterns while maintaining a seamless customer experience. The role requires balancing proactive risk detection with minimizing false positives, which can inadvertently affect legitimate transactions. Analysts must collaborate closely with data scientists, compliance teams, and customer service to continuously refine fraud detection models and stay updated on emerging threats. Staying adaptable and leveraging advanced analytics tools are key to success in this fast-paced environment.

What is a payments risk analyst?

Payments Risk Analysts are professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with payment processing systems and transactions. They analyze transaction data to detect fraudulent activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop strategies to minimize financial losses for organizations. Their work often involves using advanced analytics and risk management tools to monitor trends, investigate suspicious activities, and recommend improvements to payment processes.
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Senior Manager, Credit Risk Reporting and Insights

BMO Capital Markets

Toronto, ON • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Application Deadline:

08/05/2026

Address:

250 Yonge Street

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

Play a key role in delivering the credit risk insights that inform decisions by senior executives and governance committees across BMO. Working with large and complex data sets, you'll translate analysis into clear, concise, and impactful messaging for senior audiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong communicator with deep analytical capabilities and a passion for solving complex risk and business challenges.

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient reporting solutions for risk, regulatory and management information to internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies. Supports an efficient and effective risk management function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.

  • Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
  • Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
  • Regularly connects work to BMO's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
  • Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
  • Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
  • Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
  • Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
  • Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
  • May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
  • Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the risk reporting strategy/program framework.
  • Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
  • Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
  • Measures the effectiveness of risk reporting program/strategy; recommends changes as required.
  • Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Leads the development and maintenance of the risk reporting framework.
  • Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Represents the risk reporting function during internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
  • Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.
  • Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
  • May provide specialized support for other internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support risk reporting management framework.
  • Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
  • Designs, develops, and implements reporting solutions to meet management and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and reporting solutions.
  • Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for scheduled reporting production processes.
  • Supports the maintenance, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders.
  • Analyses data and information to provide risk-related insights and recommendations for the assigned portfolio e.g. capital at risk modeling, risk/return assessments, etc.
  • Supports the interpretation of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements relevant to the analytics and reporting mandate e.g. regulatory reporting.
  • Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, payment system, external credit rating system) to fulfill analytical needs.
  • Ensures strong governance and effective controls across risk reporting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.
  • Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures; escalates as required.
  • Provides information and supports the process for internal and external audits.
  • Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
  • Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to analytical and reporting processes.
  • Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk reporting.
  • Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data used in reporting.
  • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
  • Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

    Qualifications:

  • Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management metrics, KPIs and KRIs.
  • In-depth/expert knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements for risk reporting.
  • In-depth/expert product knowledge for the designated business/portfolio.
  • In-depth/expert knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management reporting techniques.
  • In-depth/expert knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications.
  • In-depth/expert knowledge of risk systems technology.
  • Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
  • Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
  • Able to manage ambiguity.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

Salary:

$86,000.00 - $160,000.00

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:https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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.

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.