Senior Model Validation Scientist for Data & Risk

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

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is looking for a Data Scientist specializing in model validation. The role involves ensuring modeling processes meet quality standards, analyzing business needs, and using advanced statistical methods. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and be fluent in French, with knowledge of Python or similar programming languages. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

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 four years of relevant experience, including at least three years of analytical experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of English for interactions with clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure predictive modelling meets Desjardins Group’s quality criteria.
• Analyze business needs behind models and confirm suitability.
• Advise and train teams on quantitative model validation methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Risk management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

SAS

C++

SQL

MATLAB

Job description

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is looking for a Data Scientist specializing in model validation. The role involves ensuring modeling processes meet quality standards, analyzing business needs, and using advanced statistical methods. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and be fluent in French, with knowledge of Python or similar programming languages. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.