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 an experienced 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. Design, use and improve mathematical models for risk management and prepare associated documentation diligentlyEnsure alignment and balance between business needs, risk management, and compliance with requirements and best practicesLead or contribute to projects, initiatives or activities in your field of expertiseServe as a specialist in your field of expertise for units in the organization and practitioners.Adapt information for different target audiences to make it easier to understand and, where applicable,



support decision-makingMonitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in your field of expertise to develop and update relevant best practices for the organization.Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of adaptable vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipmentBenefits apply based on eligibility criteria.Bachelor's degree in math, statistics, economics, finance or a related fieldA minimum of six years of relevant experienceExperience in credit risk management and quantificationKnowledge of French is requiredIntermediate 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 clientsProficiency with SAS, SQL and Python programming toolsKnowledge of Basel standardsKnowledge of IFRS standardsAction oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityAt Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion.

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.

We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

📌 Credit Risk Modelling Data Scientist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Winnipeg