Desjardins Group

Senior Data Science Advisor

Desjardins Group$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, actuarial sciences, or a related field
  • Minimum six years of experience in actuarial science or data science, particularly in predictive modelling and spatial analytics
  • Consideration of other qualifications and relevant experience combinations is possible
  • Relevant academic specialization (certificate, master's, PhD) in a quantitative field
  • Knowledge of French required for positions in Quebec
  • Advanced English proficiency for effective communication
  • Expertise in at least one data analytics programming language (Python or R) and one data manipulation language (SAS or SQL)
  • Proficiency in statistical and machine learning methods, including regression, decision trees, and neural networks.

Responsibilities

  • Explore and evaluate structured and unstructured data sources for modeling
  • Analyze client and partner business needs and develop actionable initiatives
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to derive insights
  • Design and develop analytical workflows and reusable tools for model support
  • Translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations
  • Draft modeling guidelines and documentation, and conduct training for teams
  • Identify opportunities for system improvements and enhance data management tools.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Comprehensive group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Full Job Description
The Insurance Risk Management team within the Modelling and Research Competency Center develops innovative, responsible, and high-impact solutions at the forefront of data science, actuarial science, and optimization. Leveraging some of the industry's richest telematics, geospatial, climatological, and insurance datasets, the team tackles complex challenges in individual and portfolio risk modelling while collaborating with universities and technology partners to advance the quantitative approaches of tomorrow. More specifically, you will be required to :
  • Explore and evaluate diverse structured and unstructured data sources, assess their relevance and quality, and prepare enriched modelling datasets by leveraging statistical and actuarial expertise alongside feature engineering techniques in support of diverse and complex predictive modelling initiatives.
  • Analyze client and partner business needs, generate hypotheses and lead initiatives, taking into account the specifics of their operationalization and ensuring coordination during the rollout.
  • Apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques to extract insights from data and develop optimized models and segmentation strategies that address business needs.
  • Design, develop, and implement analytical workflows, scripts, and reusable tools supporting data preparation and analytics, as well as the development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of advanced analytical models.
  • Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations that support strategic decision-making and drive innovation across business sectors.
  • Draft modelling guidelines and methods, ensuring that the models will meet specifications and perform optimally. Help develop documentation and prepare and deliver training to support sound change management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve rules and systems, anticipate underlying impacts of changes and make improvements to data management tools.


What we offer*
  • 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

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, actuarial sciences or a related field
  • At least six years of relevant experience in actuarial science or data science, including predictive modelling and spatial analytics
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Academic specialization in a quantitative field (such as a certificate, master's degree or PhD)
  • Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
  • Advanced proficiency of 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
  • Expertise in at least one data analytics programming language (Python or R) and one data manipulation language (SAS or SQL)
  • Expertise in statistical and machine learning methods, including regression, decision trees, ensemble learning techniques (e.g., random forests, gradient boosting), clustering, and neural networks.
  • Practical knowledge of leading data science libraries (machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, spatial analysis, visualization)
Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Data (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-08-20

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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