Senior Advisor, Risk Data Valorization and Quality

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services organization based in Montreal is seeking a Senior Advisor for Risk Data Valorization and Quality. This role plays a strategic part in the Credit Risk Tools Development team, with responsibilities including implementing credit risk models, analyzing user needs, and mentoring junior analysts. Ideal candidates bring at least six years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficiency in both French and English. The company offers competitive compensation and a strong commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Qualifications

• At least six years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in database operations.
• Expert proficiency in English due to interactions with English-speaking partners.

Responsibilities

• Implement credit risk models and parameters in the application ecosystem.
• Analyze, document, and prioritize user needs.
• Propose and implement patches for data quality.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Database operations

SAS

SQL

Excel

Credit risk management principles

Agile methodology

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, IT, mathematics or a related field

Job description

As Senior Advisor, Risk Data Valorization and Quality, you’ll play a strategic role in the Credit Risk Tools Development team. You’ll be tasked with implementing credit risk models and parameters in the application and regulatory ecosystems to improve risk quantification. You’ll be involved in strategic projects that will require you to analyze, document and prioritize the needs and requirements of various internal clients, in collaboration with internal and external IT teams. You’ll coordinate the work of junior analysts and activities with internal and external suppliers, and support teams in various sectors to make sure our projects deliver the best business value. This role requires a comprehensive overview of the field, and an ability to manage complex situations and work with a variety of stakeholders to turn data into performance drivers. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Identify, analyze, prioritize and document user needs in terms of data mining, valorization and quality.
• Detect data anomalies, and propose and implement patches to ensure data quality, integrity and reliability.
• Identify, input, analyze and interpret the information needed in the systems and with internal users to support decision-making processes.
• Use appropriate database management systems and development languages to produce and update reports that give a streamlined picture of results.
• Prepare recommendations and propose optimal project solutions.
• Provide advice to internal users when implementing IT solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve work methods and help develop and implement processes associated with systems under your responsibility.
• Support your department with strategic mandates involving several types of users.
• Lead working sessions with external and internal IT suppliers to communicate needs and requirements.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and support them during various projects.

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 statistics, IT, mathematics or a related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Expert 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 in database operations
• Proficiency in SAS and SQL
• Knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of credit risk management principles
• Knowledge of Agile methodology

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.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Data (FG)