Senior Credit Risk Modelling Data Scientist

Desjardins; Montreal West; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Benefits apply based on eligibility

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Modelling Data Scientist to advance risk quantification and credit decisionmaking. You will lead projects, develop and maintain models, and ensure expert guidance across business units while communicating complex concepts in plain language for diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes deep knowledge of credit risk, current regulations, and advanced statistics, with responsibilities spanning model development, documentation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, economics, finance or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience in credit risk management and quantification.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Proficiency with SAS, SQL and Python programming tools.
• Knowledge of Basel standards and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, use and develop mathematical models for risk management and diligently prepare documentation.
• Balance business needs, risk management, requirements and best practices.
• Lead or contribute to projects, mandates or activities in your field of expertise.
• Serve as a specialist in your field of expertise for units and practitioners.
• Explain information clearly to the target audience to aid understanding and decision making.
• Monitor industry trends to update best practices for the organization.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Python

Credit risk modelling

Statistical analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Required

The Data Valorization Department develops, monitors and maintains 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 Senior Credit Risk Modelling Data Scientist, you help meet the organization’s needs for risk quantification and credit decision-making, as well as the development and maintenance of models and the understanding of member and client behaviours and credit habits. You lead practitioners on projects that develop and use credit models for the institution’s business activities. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge of credit risk, current standards and regulations, and advanced statistical knowledge. You serve as a data use specialist advisor and subject matter expert for practitioners, as well as a resource person and coach for the team. You interact with a wide range of individuals working in related areas of expertise to understand and communicate issues and influence decision‑making. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Design, use and develop mathematical models for risk management and diligently prepare associated documentation
• Balance business needs, risk management, requirements and best practices
• Lead or contribute to projects, mandates or activities in your field of expertise
• Serve as a specialist in your field of expertise for units in the organization and practitioners
• Explain information in plain language and based on the target audience in order to facilitate comprehension and, if applicable, decision making
• Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in your field of expertise 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
• 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 math, statistics, economics, finance or a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in credit risk management and quantification
• 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
• Knowledge of Basel standards
• Knowledge of IFRS standards

Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Data (FG)