Specialist, Performance

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- POSITION OVERVIEW

The Specialist, Performance & Strategic Planning plays a key role in the completing the performance & strategic planning related activities pertaining to all client facing lines under the COO (Financing, GTC and Advisory) and ensuring alignment with the Bank’s overall performance & strategy goals. More specifically, this role will be responsible for the development of forecasting models supporting operational strategy and performance planning.
- CHALLENGES TO BE MET- Develop all models (using SQL, R and Python) and Business cases needed to support the team in the performance and strategic planning and ensure alignment with corporate strategy and efficiency/productivity objectives.- Collaborate in the deployment of performance measure models to each LOBs. Provide expertise and collaborate with partners to support the design of implementation strategies to meet these performance objectives.- Actively participate in the preparation of recommendations concerning adequate performance measurement models, Financing, GTC and Advisory sales incentive programs and related controls for the Financing, GTC and Advisory workforce with a view to enhancing cohesion between field and corporate objectives.- Work closely with Finance to build and maintain performance measurement modelling processes and methodology to understand impacts of potential objective and measurement designs, with the ability to predict expenditures given varying levels of business performance to mitigate financial risks. Also develop financial forecasting models for the Financing, GTC and Advisory, such as portfolio growth, interest rate margins, efficiency, and capacity.- Validate performance results to ensure increased data quality of performance reporting.- Review field data to identify performance gaps and to propose and implement an appropriate action plan.- Propose improvements to these processes by proactively analyzing procedures, allocation of resources, achieved versus desired outcomes as well as potential in the market.- Oversee data collection and analysis from internal systems and external sources. Ensure the efficiency and quality of analysis. Prepare interpretations and recommendations for senior management and key stakeholders to support informed business decisions on performance monitoring and corrective actions to pursue, if necessary.- Source and research sector best practices, including the provision of relevant benchmark data and KPIs, ensuring their accuracy and usefulness, as well as comprehension of them.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING- Bachelor’s degree in finance/mathematics /business intelligence/economics or related field- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data mining, business intelligence, performance measures, modelling, variable compensation programs and operations- Master in Business Analytics or related field an asset- Experience in the financial services industry considered an asset- Experience using Power BI, Visio and SQL- Understanding of BDC financial products and related procedures- Strong financial, problem-solving, detail oriented and data analytical skills- Good knowledge of financial market dynamics and the portfolio management environment- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, to collate information and to manage ambiguous situations and quickly understand new concepts- Ability to establish relationships and work effectively with both business centre employees and various BDC departments- Strong ability to work under pressure; excellent organizational skills; and ability to manage time, prioritize and meet tight deadlines- Knowledge of Python and R an asset- Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively obtain information an