Chief Data Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

National Bank of Canada in Montreal is seeking a senior data analyst to advance fraud risk management through data-driven insights and predictive modeling. You will analyze data, build and refine models, and support fraud prevention teams to mitigate losses.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic contribution to the Risk Management sector, and a hybrid work setup with ongoing professional development options.

Qualifications

• Mastery of data modelling and visualization techniques (SAS, SQL, Python, PowerBI)
• Experience in fighting financial crime
• Languages: French

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analyses and interpret data to provide insights that support decision-making in fraud risk management activities
• Develop, optimize and monitor fraud prevention models and strategies
• Support operational fraud prevention teams with data-driven recommendations
• Contribute to defining the strategic direction of the Risk Management sector
• Make recommendations to reduce fraud losses and measure their impact
• Participate in committees or special projects requiring a high level of expertise, and represent the Bank with various organizations, stakeholders, or authorities to ensure fraud risk management needs are proactively addressed

Skills

Data modelling

Data visualization

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Client-centric approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years experience

Master’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

SAS

Job description

Area(s) of interest: Business intelligence and data

Location(s): Montreal

A career in data analysis, particularly in fraud risk management, gives you the opportunity to combine your passion for analytics with a meaningful impact on the banking industry.

You’ll be part of a team that leverages big data and advanced modeling to protect the Bank and its clients. By joining a group of passionate professionals, you’ll help shape the future of fraud prevention through data-driven strategies and insights.

• Conduct complex analyses and interpret data to provide insights that support decision-making in fraud risk management activities
• Develop, optimize and monitor fraud prevention models and strategies
• Support operational fraud prevention teams with data-driven recommendations
• Contribute to defining the strategic direction of the Risk Management sector
• Make recommendations to reduce fraud losses and measure their impact
• Participate in committees or special projects requiring a high level of expertise, and represent the Bank with various organizations, stakeholders, or authorities to ensure fraud risk management needs are proactively addressed

Your team

You will be part of a team of 5 colleagues in the financial crime sector and will report to the Analytics Manager – Fraud risk Management. Our team stands out for its strong analytical capacity and its key role in preventing risks for the Bank. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life, particularly through a hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience
  OR Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in fighting financial crime
• Mastery of data modelling and visualization techniques (SAS, SQL, Python, PowerBI)
• Client-centric approach and solutions

Languages:

French

Skills

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Confidentiality Data Structures Data Visualization Database Design Diversity & Inclusion Python Statistics Storytelling Teamwork Business Acumen Detail-oriented Initiative Learning Agility Data Cleansing Data Pipelines

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 such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?