Data Scientist

Desjardins

. Provide data needed to make business decisions and develop solutions and services adapted to business issues .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data mining to drive business decisions and optimize model development. Proficient in statistical methods and machine learning, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement and data visualization.

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Advanced AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceData MiningMachine LearningData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsPredictive ModelingFeature EngineeringData EvaluationData PreparationModel OptimizationHypothesis GenerationData ManagementComplex Problem SolvingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCoachingCommunicationPresentation SkillsTraining Delivery

Industry Keywords

Business Decision MakingClient Behavior AnalysisOperationalizationData Quality InspectionGuideline Drafting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide data needed to make business decisions and develop solutions and services adapted to business issues
Understand member and client behaviour
Lead internal and external stakeholders in model development projects and complex strategic interventions in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence
Solve highly operationally and conceptually complex business problems by mining multiple data sources and applying advanced analytical skills
Serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert on data use for stakeholders
Coach decision-making bodies
Oversee data mining, evaluation, feature engineering, quality inspection and adjustment of available data, and predictor selection for complex predictive modeling mandates
Analyze client and partner business needs, generate hypotheses, and lead mandates through operationalization and rollout
Use advanced statistical, machine learning and artificial intelligence methods to develop and optimize models and segmentations
Create programming to prepare and mine data, and develop, evaluate, support, roll out and manage complex models
Prepare presentations and data visualizations to support business decisions and management consideration
Draft guidelines and data modeling methods, support documentation, and prepare and deliver training
Identify opportunities to improve rules and systems, anticipate impacts of changes, and enhance data management tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment