Data Scientist, Non-Financial Risk Data Analytics and Valorization

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Montreal is looking for a Data Scientist specializing in Non-Financial Risk Data Analytics. You will design models, identify business needs, and contribute to risk management strategies. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of data science experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in SAS, SQL, and Python. This position offers competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least four years of relevant experience in data science.
• Experience in risk management and quantification.
• Proficiency with SAS, SQL, and Python programming tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mathematical models for non-financial risk management.
• Identify and define business needs in line with risk management.
• Contribute to use case development based on analytics.
• Explain information in accessible language for better decision making.
• Monitor industry trends to update risk management practices.

Skills

Data science experience

Risk management

SAS

SQL

Python

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, economics, finance or related field

Job description

Overview

The Analytics Department’s mission is to design, manage and facilitate the implementation of the data valorization strategy for Desjardins Group’s Risk Management Executive Division. Its goal is to achieve our strategic direction of grounding our practices in analytics and preparing for the future. It’s also responsible for standardizing and implementing governance for the Risk Management Executive Division’s models. As a Data Scientist, Non-Financial Risk Data Analytics and Valorization, you help quantify non-financial risks, make decisions and develop and maintain advanced analytics and AI models. You’ll be required to:

Responsibilities

• Design, use and develop mathematical models for non-financial risk management and diligently prepare associated documentation.

• Identify and define business needs while balancing these needs with risk management, requirements and best practices.

• Contribute to the development of use cases by taking a forward-looking approach that’s grounded in data and analytics to achieve the Risk Management Executive Division’s strategic objectives.

• Explain information in plain language that’s appropriate for the target audience to facilitate comprehension and, if applicable, decision making.

• Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in non-financial risk in order to develop and update relevant best practices for the organization.

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

Note: Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, economics, finance or a related field

• At least four years of relevant experience in data science

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

• Experience in risk management and quantification

• Knowledge of French is required

• Proficiency with SAS, SQL and Python programming tools

• Knowledge of model management standards

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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Unposting Date 2025-09-26