• Job Description

  Req#: R2400400

  At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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  Job Level

  NV-10

  As a Senior Data Science Advisor, you help transform data into value-added information to facilitate decision-making within the organization.
  Your job is to get teams to leverage data to its full potential so they can achieve their business goals.
  
  You provide leadership in terms of identifying, prioritizing and creating opportunities to leverage data within large-scale projects.
  
  You serve as specialist advisor to help data management teams design and develop analytical solutions that meet their needs. You also help the business sectors understand how to operationalize these solutions and manage the ensuing change.
  
  Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work.
  
  You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex initiatives that have an impact on the directions of the business sector.
  
  You serve as resource person and coach for decision-making bodies. You frequently interact with stakeholders working in many other fields in order to understand and communicate the issues and influence the decision being made.

  General Information on the Position

  Team

  The Analysis and Business Solutions team is looking for a candidate to join as a Senior Data Science Advisor . Are you interested in working in a multi-disciplinary team with people from various backgrounds (statisticians, actuaries, data scientists) in a motivating environment in which we focus on developing our people? Then you may be the one we are looking for!

  What you will do

  As a Senior Data Science Advisor, you will be responsible for :

  • Developing analyses on different sources of data (structured and unstructured) using advanced predictive modeling techniques

  • Use analytics and statistics to influence business solutions for internal stakeholders (Underwriting, Sales, Claims, etc.) with the goal of innovating and creating value for our clients

  • Constructing complex mandates by diagnosing the issue and advising on potential solutions

  • Keeping pace with new advancements in advanced analytics and applying them to your work

  • Communicating the assumptions and results of your analyses effectively to various internal stakeholders and management

  • Representing the actuarial department on decision-making committees or in meetings

  • Acting as the subject matter expert and a reference source in your field for other teams in the organization

  • Coaching more junior members of the team.

  Other working conditions

  • Work place: Position located in Mississauga, Montreal, Calgary, Levis or Toronto , depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid

  • Number of jobs available : 1

  What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor’s in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics

  • A minimum of six years of relevant experience

  • Masters degree (an asset)

  Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

  • Successful completion of at least three CAS exams (an asset)

  • For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required.

  Specific knowledge

  • P&C insurance knowledge

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, VBA, R, Python

  • Strong communication skills in French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.

  What we offer

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s top 100 employers

  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs

  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture

  • A comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, bonus, defined benefit pension plan and benefits

  • Fitness reimbursement program

  • Discounts on automobile and home insurance premiums

  • Full reimbursement of Insurance Institute of Canada courses

  • Free second-language course in the workplace

  • Reimbursement of job-related continuing education costs

  • Time off for study days for actuarial examinations .

  Why choose an actuarial career with Desjardins?

  • An organization that highly values actuaries and analytics professionals.

  • A technology and innovation leader

  • Offers and encourages first-hand experience for learning.

  • Offers exceptional training and work that will challenge your skill set.

  • Offers the flexibility of working in Mississauga, Toronto, or Montreal

  • Offers a great rotation program that allows actuaries or analytics professionals to gain additional experience in reserving, pricing, commercial, and R&D

  • A company that focuses on members and clients.

  Desjardins Cross-sector skills

  Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

  Key competencies for the job

  Action oriented, Customer Focus, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

  Work Location

  3 Robert Speck Parkway Mississauga

  Trade Union

  Non Syndiqué

  Unposting Date

  2024-02-8

  Job Family

  Data (FG)

  Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.

• About the company

  The Desjardins Group is a Canadian financial services cooperative and the largest federation of credit unions in North America.

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