Financial Crime Data Scientist (Temporary)

Desjardins • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Crime Analytics Department plays a strategic role in developing detection abilities to fight financial crime. We work directly on critical performance, capacity and compliance issues, in close collaboration with the second line of defence, operations and IT teams. As part of a priority anti-money laundering project, you will contribute to strengthening processing capacity and sustainably improving operational efficiency. Your role as a data scientist will be to reduce workload at the source, automate recurring analyses and simplify processes, as well as better focus efforts on the most significant risks. You will develop solutions that have a direct, measurable and visible impact on operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics or a related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant data modelling or data science experience
• Experience delivering analytical solutions with concrete operational impact (volume reduction, automation, efficiency gains)
• Experience in quickly translating field issues into analytical solutions by working closely with operations
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate knowledge 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
• Expertise in data science (machine learning, statistics) and a good understanding of the limitations in an operational context
• Proficiency in Python, analytical development practices (Git, MLflow, MLOps) and proficiency in distributed environments (Spark)
• Knowledge of Azure / Databricks environment
• Knowledge of financial crime regulatory frameworks (FINTRAC, FATF)
• Action oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Nice To Haves

• Academic specialization beyond the bachelor’s degree level
• Trade Union (If applicable)

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical approaches to reduce volumes to be processed, automate transaction analysis (detecting recurring patterns) and improve operational productivity.
• Implement prioritization and targeting mechanisms to focus efforts on the highest-value alerts.
• Work closely with operations teams to translate field issues into concrete analytical solutions and support processing activities.
• Help implement solutions that address regulatory, operational and efficiency issues.
• Work closely with the second line of defence, project teams and IT within a structured governance framework (committees, follow-ups, deliverables) to ensure compliance, quality and robustness of solutions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior