Data science intern analyzing HR data and developing predictive models and AI solutions. Supporting iA Financial Group’s insurance, savings, and wealth management business.
About the role
- Data Scientist validating quantitative P&C insurance models for Desjardins Group. Applying statistics, machine learning, and regulatory expertise to model risk.
Responsibilities
- Ensure modelling processes appropriately use available data based on characterization, quality, and processing
- Validate predictive modelling against required standards and Desjardins Group quality criteria
- Analyze business needs and confirm model suitability through validation
- Ensure programming for data preparation, mining, model development, evaluation, support, rollout, and management meets standards
- Use advanced statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods to test methodologies
- Help draft guidelines and methods and shape methodological and technological choices
- Advise and train teams on quantitative model validation methods
- Identify opportunities to optimize rules and systems and develop data management and modelling support tools
- Represent teams with internal stakeholders
- Monitor industry trends and update model validation practices
- Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations for P&C insurance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (actuarial science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, data science, computer science)
- Minimum of six years of relevant experience, including a minimum of three years in analytics or modelling
- Experience in P&C insurance (pricing, reserving, claims, capital/catastrophes, analytical marketing)
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Knowledge of French is required
- Intermediate knowledge of English
- Knowledge of mathematical modelling and statistics
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and SAS
- Proficiency with risk management models in at least one specified P&C insurance area
- Knowledge of property and casualty insurance
- Knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks, including model risk management expectations, IFRS 17, MCT, and AMF/OSFI guidelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses
- Reimbursement of telework equipment
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