Senior Director Data Analytics

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

30788

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

24-Feb-2026

Area(s) of interest: Business intelligence and data

Location(s): Toronto

A career as senior director analytics in the Credit Risk Analytics team at National Bank means acting as a leader in credit risk model development and governance. This role allows you to have a positive impact on the organization by leveraging your expertise in credit risk analytics, regulatory frameworks, and advanced modeling to support sound decision-making and robust risk management practices.

Your role

Mobilize, develop and lead the team of experts in model development performance monitoring, back-testing and benchmarking.
Lead the development and evolution of IFRS 9 credit risk models, including probability of default, loss given default, exposure at default, and staging models for Retail and Wholesale portfolios
Oversee model performance monitoring activities, including back-testing, benchmarking, and readiness for validation
Define and execute the roadmap for model recalibration, enhancement, and continuous improvement in line with regulatory expectations
Present model methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and risk impacts to senior management and model oversight committees
Collaborate with internal partners to support model review, approval, and governance processes
Ensure compliance with internal model risk management policies, IFRS 9 standards, and regulatory requirements, including the resolution of validation, audit, and regulatory findings

Your team

The Credit Risk Analytics sector brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to strengthen the Bank’s credit risk framework and analytical capabilities.

Within the Credit Risk Analytics department, you are part of a large team of professionals and report to a senior director. The team stands out for its expertise in model development, implementation, and risk reporting across IFRS 9, stress testing, and capital domains.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

Hold a diploma in relevant fields such as financial engineering, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or data science
Have 7 to 10 years of experience in credit risk modeling or model validation within a major financial institution in Canada
Demonstrate strong expertise in credit risk modeling methodologies, data requirements, performance metrics, model limitations, and compensating controls
Have solid knowledge of IFRS 9 requirements and regulatory guidelines related to credit risk, loan allowances, and stress testing
Be familiar with model risk management frameworks and governance processes

Languages:

English

Skills

Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Risk Management Stress Management Teamwork Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Resiliency Strategic Vision Strategy Execution Team Alignment

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?