Desjardins

Data Scientist, Credit Risk Quantification

Montréal, CA · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 61 days ago

PythonSQLData ScienceStatisticsSASPlain LanguageIFRS

About the role

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The Data Valorization Department is responsible for developing, monitoring and maintaining our credit risk models so that we can offer innovative financing products to our members and clients while ensuring Desjardins's long-term viability.
As a Data Scientist, Credit Risk Quantification, you help quantify risks and make credit decisions, develop and maintain models, and understand member and client behaviours and credit habits.
You lead practitioners on projects that develop and use credit models for the institution's business activities.
You serve as a specialist advisor, resource person and coach for the team and business partners.
Design, use and develop mathematical models for risk management and diligently prepare associated documentation
Lead or contribute to projects, mandates or activities in your field of expertise
Serve as a subject-matter expert to support various units and stakeholders across the organization.
Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in your field of expertise to develop and update relevant best practices for the organization

Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, economics, finance or a related field
Knowledge of French is required
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Proficiency with SAS, SQL and Python programming tools

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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