Pre-Employment Analyst

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The Pre-Employment Screening Analyst plays a critical role in protecting BMO’s people, assets, and information by delivering intelligence‑driven insights that support risk mitigation and informed decision‑making. Acting as an internal intelligence consultant, this role conducts comprehensive risk assessments, performs due diligence, interacts professionally with candidate and other stakeholders and follows adjudication guidelines that strengthen organizational risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute pre-employment screening activities with accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance
• Review and analyze screening findings and candidate statements to identify discrepancies, evaluate risks, and ensure data integrity
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with candidates, internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner with candidates, internal and external stakeholders
• Work independently while exercising sound judgment in identifying and resolving issues.
• Escalate cases involving red flags or unique circumstances in accordance with established guidelines
• Identify links, trends, gaps, and patterns in casework and provide insights to management
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying workflow enhancements and operational efficiencies

Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
• Critical thinking and risk assessment capabilities.
• Consulting orientation with sound business acumen
• Strong judgment and problem‑solving capability
• Results‑driven and execution‑focused
• Collaborative, adaptable, and effective in complex environments
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while performing under high volumes and tight deadlines

Risk Analysis

Evaluates incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous information to form validated assessments supported by clear rationale and documentation. Identifies patterns, risk indicators, and anomalies to support investigations and minimize organizational exposure. Documents work and rationale and maintains evidence as per guidelines.

• Conducts detailed analysis of pre‑employment screening files, integrating multiple data points into concise, evidence‑based recommendations
• Ensures pre‑employment screening reports meet standards for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contributes to updates and improvements in pre‑employment screening processes, systems, and workflow tools
• Works independently on cases and confidential matters using sound judgment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investigations, corporate risk, compliance, or pre‑employment screening
• Strong comfort with technology, including emerging tools (AI, BOTs) and an understanding of system and data flows
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, research methodologies, and risk‑assessment frameworks
• Experience working with sensitive or confidential information in a regulated or high‑volume environment
• Post‑secondary education and/or relevant business experience supporting analytical or compliance-focused work

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Results-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills with independent execution
• Risk assessment and critical‑thinking capabilities
• Clear and professional communication - Verbal and written
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Organized, results‑driven, and execution‑focused
• Adaptable and effective in complex and evolving environments
• Sound decision‑making
• Ability to maintain objective and impartial

Bonus

• Experience in financial services, banking, or other regulated environments
• Exposure to employment law, privacy standards, or document verification protocols
• Experience in human resources or recent completion of an HR‑related academic program
• French language proficiency is welcome

You're fluent in French and English to support business operations outside the province of Quebec.

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.