Senior Data Scientist

National Bank of Canada

The National Bank of Canada offers an opportunity to join their Risk Modeling & Strategy team as a Senior Data Scientist. This role involves advancing risk modeling practices and developing business strategies to manage decision-making boundaries using behavioral data. The team comprises 12 analytics specialists who manage risk strategies across various credit products. Reporting to the Senior Director, the role promises flexibility through hybrid work arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop statistical models and strategies for credit risk optimization in personal loans.
• Communicate project progress in agile settings with partners.
• Document necessary materials for strategy approval.
• Coordinate with IT for strategy implementation and testing.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for modeling performance in Champion/Challenger mode.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Health and wellness program with various options.
• Flexible group insurance and a generous pension plan.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Preferential banking services and opportunities for community involvement.
• Telemedicine service and Virtual sleep clinic.

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field with 2-3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in statistical/econometric and machine learning models.
• Expertise in SAS/SQL statistical programming tools, including R or Python.

You would benefit from having:

• Knowledge of credit products and risk management.

The National Bank of Canada fosters an inclusive environment with an emphasis on partnership, agility, and empowerment. They ensure a barrier-free, accessible workplace and prioritize diversity in recruitment, welcoming candidates with unique abilities and talents.