Senior specialist, global investigations

Final date to receive applications: 01/09/2026

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Data Analytics & Reporting

This role will be part of the Global Investigations team, BMO’s independent investigative unit. This team leads investigations into matters raising significant criminal, civil, regulatory or reputational risk, including allegations involving significant misconduct and/or breaches of BMO's Code of Conduct. It conducts background and due diligence services, develops insider threat monitoring solutions and liaises with law enforcement in relation to inquiries and criminal proceedings.

Performs sophisticated data analytics to explore and identify known or previously unidentified criminal behaviours among customer and employee groups across BMO. Supports investigations against people or property of BMO by providing key data or supporting the investigative process. Applies knowledge of analytics algorithms and technologies to develop analytic solutions and support decision making. Develops and implements the strategies for technology as related to business requirements.

Acts as a subject matter expert on BMO data and data modelling for criminal risk mitigation to guide management programs and investigation activities. Drives innovation through the development of data products, establishes best practices and influences data governance guidelines and policies. Provides mentorship and guidance to junior technical staff.

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Ensures alignment between analytics, business and technical sides of strategies to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Applies risk mitigation and management methods to manage/refine risk approaches within the function/process. Ensures policies, processes and controls are implemented and adhered to.
• Develops/manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Identifies and understands new and emerging patterns of fraud, both external and internal.
• Identifies and acquires appropriate data for fraud analysis based on knowledge of BMO product, data warehouse systems and architectural linkages.
• Develops complex technical rules/ scenarios to maximize the effectiveness of fraud detection and prevention programs.
• Applies statistical, data mining and pattern analysis techniques to determine relationships between transactions, customer data and known/predicted fraudulent behaviours.
• Summarizes statistical findings, draws conclusions and presents actionable business recommendations.
• Conducts programming as required for data mining mainframe jobs and develops detection rules/ scenarios or automated reports for Investigator use.
• Develops and maintains models and metrics, scenarios, profiles and parameters used to improve the efficiency of fraud detection systems.
• Manages risk and minimizes losses through monitoring, controlling, audits and verifications in accordance with compliance requirements, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Provides leadership and oversight on the identification, analysis and resolution of issues, recommending appropriate courses of action and creating solutions.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and…