Senior Data Scientist
City : Montreal, Quebec
Category : Permanent Full-Time
Industry : Business intelligence and data
Employer : National Bank
A career as a Senior Data Scientist in the Risk Modeling & Strategy team means using behavioral data to develop decision-making boundary management strategies to support business line growth objectives as well as plans to evolve risk modeling practices at the Bank.
Your job:
- Develop statistical models and decision-making strategies in a business context for personal loans. Perception decision-making strategies aim to make the best decision based on credit risk in order to maximize the profitability of the model.
- Communicate and document the progress of your work in agile mode in project monitoring workshops with our Risk Management and Business Line partners
- Write the necessary documentation for the approval of strategies.
- Implement strategies and coordinate with our IT manager for the implementation of strategies and acceptance testing
- Frequently evaluate the performance of the models/strategies put in place and present recommendations for better risk optimization and lending in Champion/Challenger mode.
Your team:
Join a dynamic team of 12 advanced analytics specialists. We are responsible for all modeling and risk strategy activities for Credit Cards, Retail Finance and SMEs. We cover credit granting and lifecycle activities. You will report to the Senior Director, Risk Models and Strategies
We aim to offer you maximum flexibility in your work to promote your quality of life. This includes hybrid working in the office and remotely, flexible working time to balance work and personal life, and flexible time off at times that matter.
Prerequired
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field, 2 to 3 years of experience in modeling, decision-making strategies or any other relevant role in data science
- Proficient in statistical/econometric and machine learning models
- Proficiency in SAS/SQL statistical programming tools (R or Python)
- Knowledge of specific credit products and risk management.
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
- Health and wellness program, including many options
- Flexible group insurance
- Generous pension plan
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Preferential banking services
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!!