Data Scientist, Counterparty and Market Risk

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is seeking an experienced data scientist for Counterparty and Market Risk. The role involves delivering data-driven solutions to influence business decisions and engage across sectors. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, and knowledge of French. Competitive salary, flexible vacations, and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide data needed for business decisions and develop solutions.
• Lead and influence stakeholders in projects and initiatives.
• Make recommendations on operationally complex projects.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

As a data scientist, Counterparty and Market Risk, you provide the data needed to make business decisions, develop solutions and services adapted to business issues and understand member and client behaviour. You lead and influence stakeholders in projects and initiatives to proactively meet cross-sector business needs, through the development of highly innovative models and complex strategic interventions in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of your field. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives using your analytical skills and your in-depth, comprehensive understanding of the line of business and the organization. You serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies. You interact with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields and advise decision-making committees on strategic directions and business positions.

What we offer

• 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

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Data (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-10-28