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Reporting Automation / AI Developer

BMO · Chicago, IL · $75,000–$160,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 29, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This role turns manual risk reporting into automated pipelines. Walk me through a manual process you automated end to end.

What they are checking: Proof they have done the actual job, not adjacent work

You're described as the technical bridge between raw data and the risk reporting teams. How do you work with people who know the data but not the code?

What they are checking: Translating between business and engineering

What would you do

If an automated workflow produces a number that turns out to be wrong, how would anyone find out before it reaches a regulator?

What they are checking: Controls and validation in automation, the risk nobody advertises

How do you re-engineer a legacy reporting process when the only person who understands it is about to leave?

What they are checking: Handling undocumented systems, a stated part of the work

This is a hybrid role, currently three days in the office and two at home, downtown, with an application deadline of September 29, 2026. Does that arrangement work for you?

What they are checking: The stated work pattern and deadline, confirmed

About the work

The posting asks for strong command of SQL, including complex views and stored procedures. Tell me about the hardest query you've had to optimize and what you changed.

What they are checking: Depth in the stated core skill

How do you design a data mart or star schema so that Power BI performs well on top of it?

What they are checking: The specific delivery pattern named in the posting

What have you built with Python or shell scripting to support reporting workflows?

What they are checking: The stated scripting requirement, tested with a concrete example

The job asks you to build AI-enabled workflows for data preparation, validation and report generation. Where would you use one, and where wouldn't you?

What they are checking: Judgment about where a model belongs in a regulated reporting chain

How do you monitor whether an automated report is still healthy after you've moved on to the next project?

What they are checking: Ownership after delivery, named in the posting as monitoring system health

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The full job description

As published by BMO.

Application Deadline: 09/29/2026 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Technology Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid role. Currently, the expectation is 3 days in-office and 2 days working from home, though this is subject to change based on business needs. The Reporting Automation / AI Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated reporting solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across risk reporting processes. This role combines reporting automation, AI-enabled workflows, application development, and technical problem solving to modernize legacy processes and support future-state reporting platforms. You will partner closely with risk reporting teams to translate manual, fragmented processes into reliable, automated pipelines—serving as the technical bridge between raw risk data and the accurate, timely reports our stakeholders depend on. Responsibilities • Reporting Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting solutions that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of risk reporting processes. • AI-Enabled Workflows: Build and integrate AI-enabled workflows to streamline data preparation, validation, and report generation, reducing manual effort and turnaround time. • Application Development: Develop and maintain applications and scripts (Python / Shell) that support reporting automation, monitor system health, and improve the reliability of risk reporting operations. • Legacy Modernization: Re-engineer legacy, manual reporting processes into modern, automated pipelines that support future-state reporting platforms. • Reporting Delivery: Design optimized data marts and star schemas tailored for Power BI consumption, and optimize SQL to deliver accurate risk reporting outputs. Skills & Requirements • Professional Experience: A few years of hands-on experience in reporting automation or data development, with a strong mastery of SQL (complex views, stored procedures, and performance tuning). • Automation & Development: Proven ability to use Python and Shell scripting to automate reporting workflows and build supporting applications. • AI Enablement: Familiarity applying AI-enabled workflows and tooling to modernize and accelerate reporting processes. • Reporting Tools: Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX / Power Query) is a plus; familiarity with Microsoft Fabric is also a plus. • Engineering Practices: Version control using Git and a solid grasp of dimensional modeling and modern data warehouse concepts. • Independence: A self-starter with the technical maturity to manage deliverables and troubleshoot complex problems with minimal supervision. Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. • Technical Problem Solving: Independently investigate data quality and reporting issues, identify root causes, and implement durable technical remediations. • Clear Communication: Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and data integrity across risk reporting. Salary : $75,000.00 - $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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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.