Financial Insights and Analytics Specialist (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Financial Insights and Analytics Specialist

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.  

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In addition to the position being staffed, this competition may be used to fill similar opportunities (Regular or Term) that become available at the same job grade. If you’re interested in this type of role, we encourage you to apply.

About the role
Are you energized by turning complex data into clear financial insight and forward-looking advice? Join the Financial Insights and Performance team and play a pivotal role in analyzing financial and operational data, developing the data foundations that make analysis possible, and applying modern analytics, predictive modelling, and AI-enabled tools to help shape the Bank’s future. 

Reporting to the Director, Financial Insights and Performance, you will help strengthen how the Bank understands and projects its financial position. You will combine data, analytical methods and business context to identify drivers, explain trends, assess risks and opportunities, and develop forward-looking insights for planning and decision-making.

This is a hands-on opportunity within a growing finance analytics capability. You will also be part of a matrixed team led by the Assistant Director in the Systems team and will work closely with Digital Data Services (DDS), finance teams, business partners and system owners. Together, you will identify and connect relevant data sources, improve data accessibility and quality, and build trusted analytical products that can evolve as needs and technology mature.

The scope of this role is dynamic and forward-looking. Early areas of focus may include budgeting and forecasting, salary and workforce costs, financial outlook, resource allocation, cost recovery and enterprise financial performance.  You will also play an important role in shaping meaningful performance measures and establishing an approach to their effective and constructive use across the organization.

What you will do
Build trusted data foundations

• Identify, assess and connect financial and operational data sources, working with partners to make data more accessible, usable and reliable for analysis.
• Organize, transform, validate and document data from multiple systems, applying appropriate data-quality, governance and control practices.
• Collaborate with the matrixed Finance data and systems team, DDS, finance teams and system owners to translate business questions into practical data and analytics solutions.

Generate financial insight and foresight

• Analyze financial and operational data to explain trends, variances, risks, opportunities and underlying business drivers.
• Develop analytical datasets, models, dashboards and visualizations that support planning, forecasting, performance discussions and decision-making.
• Design, test and refine predictive models and scenario analyses to project potential financial outcomes and assess the implications of changing assumptions.

Shape emerging analytics and performance capabilities

• Explore high-value uses of advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis, identify patterns and improve forward-looking insight, while ensuring outputs are reliable, explainable and appropriate for their intended use.
• Contribute to the development of the Bank’s approach to financial and organizational performance measurement by helping define meaningful measures, testing methodologies and supporting thoughtful adoption with partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical methods, automate repeatable work and expand the value of financial information over time.

Communicate and influence

• Translate complex analysis into clear, concise and actionable insights for senior management and non-technical audiences.
• Build effective relationships across Finance and the Bank, bringing curiosity, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to evolving and sometimes sensitive areas of work.
• Share knowledge and help strengthen data and AI literacy within Financial Insights and Performance and its partner teams.

What you need to succeed

You are a strong analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex business problems and turning data into meaningful insights that support decision-making. You have experience working with large, multi-source datasets and using analytical techniques, models, and tools to identify trends, evaluate options, and provide actionable recommendations. You are comfortable developing analytical solutions such as forecasts, predictive models, scenario analyses, dashboards, and other decision-support tools.

You bring a solid understanding of data quality and data structures, and can effectively partner with technical teams to improve data accessibility and usability. You communicate analytical findings clearly and confidently, tailoring your message to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative, adaptable, and influential, you thrive in matrixed environments and build strong relationships across teams to achieve results. Finally, you are curious about emerging analytics and AI technologies and can apply sound judgment to ensure they are used in ways that are practical, reliable, and aligned with business objectives

Nice to have

• A CPA designation or another relevant professional designation.
• Experience with enterprise financial and workforce systems, planning platforms or modern data environments, such as SAP, Workday Adaptive Planning, SuccessFactors, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or comparable tools.
• Experience developing or implementing performance measures, management frameworks or analytics strategies.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools in analytics, modelling, reporting or knowledge work.

Your education and experience
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, finance, accounting, business or a related field, along with 5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, financial analysis, modelling, forecasting, performance measurement or a comparable area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “Data and Analytics Specialist ” 

Hybrid Work Model
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 portion 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 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

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 $94,193 to $110,816 (job grade 16)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. 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, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension

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