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Senior data scientist

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
23844
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
19-Sep-2024
Location: Montreal, Quebec
City
Montreal
Province/State
Quebec
Area of Interest: Business intelligence and data

A career as a Senior Data Scientist in the Credit Risk team at National Bank means acting as a risk modeling specialist to strengthen the financial resilience of our organization. This job allows you to use your analytical skills and credit risk expertise to design, validate and optimize innovative models that support the Bank's sustainable growth.

Your job

  • Define the methodology for developing, validating and monitoring the performance of credit risk models, and popularize it with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
  • Collaborate with various partners such as business lines, modeling, IT and operations teams.
  • Act as a technical reference to colleagues and contribute to strategic committees.
  • Identify issues related to models and propose appropriate solutions while ensuring stakeholder buy-in.
  • Evolve modeling practices in line with regulatory requirements and industry advances.

Your team

The Vice-President, Credit and Climate Risk Analytics, is made up of more than 80 specialists who work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions adapted to the challenges of the industry. You will be part of a team recognized for its varied expertise, rigor and ability to deliver quality results. We offer a hybrid and flexible work environment to support your well-being and professional growth.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your craft and develop new fields 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.

Prerequisite

  • Relevant education and 3-5 years of experience as a data scientist.
  • Experience in the use of quantitative methods and modelling approaches.
  • Proficiency in SAS, R and/or Python.

Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Skills

Business Acumen Communication Data Structures Data Visualization Data-Driven Decision-Making Detail-oriented Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Partner Management Problem Solving Python SAS Statistics Teamwork
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!

Why work at National Bank?

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.

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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?

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