Desjardins Group

Senior Data Scientist, Market Risk Model Design

Desjardins Group$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of six years of relevant experience in market risk management
  • Experience with risk systems like Murex or MSCI RiskMetrics
  • Knowledge of French required, advanced English proficiency needed
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in programming languages including Python and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Update and ensure quality of methodological documentation for derivatives
  • Revise quantification methodologies for risk metrics and regulatory frameworks
  • Supervise and validate model inputs and arbitrate methodological issues
  • Implement complex new products in risk systems like Murex and FIS Adaptiv
  • Lead workshops to develop a framework for model needs and align stakeholders
  • Define and promote strategic directions for risk modeling and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for predictable retirement income
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Full Job Description

The Capital Markets Data Valorization Team is looking for a senior data scientist to join the dynamic market risk model design team, which works closely with the middle office and data validation team. You will play a key role in implementing and documenting the methodology for models related to derivatives, market risk metrics (VaR, stress tests) and regulatory frameworks (FRTB, SIMM, ICAAP). The position requires solid technical expertise, demonstrated leadership skills, and a strong ability to collaborate and influence, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, so that you can contribute effectively to strategic initiatives. More specifically, you will be required to :

  • Be responsible for updating and ensuring the quality of the methodological documentation for derivatives and market risk models.
  • Update quantification methodologies for risk metrics (VaR, stress tests) and regulatory frameworks (FRTB, SIMM, ICAAP).
  • Supervise and validate the review of model inputs and components, and arbitrate methodological issues.
  • Be accountable for implementing complex new products in risk systems (Murex, MSCI RiskMetrics, FIS Adaptiv).
  • Lead workshops, develop a framework for model needs and ensure alignment between stakeholders.
  • Define and promote strategic directions for risk modelling and ensure continuous improvement.

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.

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What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, financial engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of six years of relevant experience, ideally in a market risk management or financial market environment, including experience working with a middle office, modelling team or model validation team
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Experience with at least one risk system, such as Murex, MSCI RiskMetrics or FIS Adaptiv
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • 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 clients
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Practical knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL and other relevant languages
Action oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Data (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-07-22

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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