Posted 13 days ago
Senior Data Scientist
@ NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
National Bank of Canada is hiring a Senior Data Scientist for its modelling and risk strategies team, to build statistical models and credit decision strategies for personal and small and medium-sized business loans. The role is full-time, hybrid, with a flexible schedule, and the posting lists a generous benefits package and competitive compensation, without a stated salary.
Responsibilities:
- Développer des modèles statistiques et des stratégies de crédit
- Analyser les données comportementales et formuler des recommandations
- Évaluer la performance des modèles selon l'approche Champion-Challenger
- Documenter les stratégies et coordonner leur mise en œuvre
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en domaine quantitatif
- Deux à trois ans d'expérience en modélisation ou science des données
- Expérience en modèles statistiques, économétriques ou d'apprentissage automatique
- Connaissance des produits de crédit et de la gestion du risque
- Maîtrise de Python, R, SQL ou SAS
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | quantitative field |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
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NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
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Full company description
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies. Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact. Want to learn more about us? For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.
- LinkedIn followers
- 293,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18,893
- Reported office locations
- 800 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1A3, CA
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Finance
- Digital Marketing
- Banking
- Fraud Detection
- Personal Finance
- Insurance
- FinTech
- Financial Services
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- National Bank of Canada
- NATIONAL
- Specialties
- Bancaire
- Investissement
- Courtage
- Assurance
- Technologie de l'information
- Données
- Conformité
- Entreprise
- Hypothèque
- Service client
- Trésorerie
- Gestion privée
- Retraite
- Banking
- Finance
- Trading
- Mastercard
- Investment
- Insurance
- Trust
- Information technology
- Client data
- Compliance
- Commercial banking
- Mortgage
- Retirement
- Private banking
- Customer service
- and Treasury
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | BancaireInvestissementCourtageAssuranceTechnologie de l'informationDonnéesConformitéEntrepriseHypothèqueService client |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 502 |
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A career as a Senior Data scientist or Senior Data scientist in the modelling and risk strategies team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in credit risk management decision-making strategies. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning and behavioural data analysis.
Your job
- Develop statistical models and decision-making strategies for loans to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in order to optimise credit risk and profitability.
- Analyze behavioural data and translate the results into concrete recommendations that support business line growth objectives.
- Assess the performance of models and strategies in place, particularly based on a Champion-Challenger approach, then recommend the adjustments required.
- Document strategies and prepare the elements needed for their review and approval.
- Coordinate the implementation of strategies with it partners and carry out acceptance tests.
- Communicate the progress of work in agile mode and collaborate with risk management teams and business lines.
Your team
In the risk modelling and strategies sector, you are part of a team of 12 advanced analytics specialists and report to the Senior Manager – risk models and strategies. The team is responsible for modelling activities and risk strategies for credit cards, personal financing and small and medium-sized businesses, from credit origination to life cycle management. It stands out for its collaboration, analytical rigour and proximity to business partners.
Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.
Prerequisites
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field and two to three years of experience in modelling, decision-making strategies, data science or a related function.
- Experience in developing statistical, econometric or machine learning models
- Be familiar with personal and commercial credit products and credit risk management principles.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL or SAS for statistical analysis and modelling.
- Know how to assess the performance of models and decision-making strategies based on business data.
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.
Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Business Acumen, Communication, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Detail-oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Exploratory Data Analysis, Initiative, Learning Agility, Problem Solving, Resiliency, 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 such as:
* 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
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment
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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Join us!
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