Data Analyst
- Old Toronto
- |3 years of exp
- |Contract
In office
Not Available
About the job
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for "data analyst"
Job Description
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact regulatory and risk management initiative within Scotiabank's Enterprise Stress Testing team.
This role offers valuable exposure to:
- Credit risk analytics and loss forecasting within a leading financial institution.
- Enterprise stress testing methodologies and regulatory reporting practices.
- IFRS 9 modelling and credit loss estimation processes.
- Large-scale data management, automation, and Python development.
- Collaboration with quantitative model developers, risk professionals, and business stakeholders.
- A strategic project with potential for extension beyond the initial contract period.
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 3+ years’ experience as a Data Analyst, with hands-on experience working with large datasets and complex code processes (co-op, internship, or professional experience will be considered).
2) Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience optimizing data-heavy workloads
3) Experience applying software development best practices, including writing clean, maintainable, scalable, and testable code
4) Academic or professional experience in credit risk modelling, particularly related to Probability of Default (PD) and/or Loss Given Default (LGD)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1) Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational or cloud data warehouses
2) Experience moving notebook-based workflows toward more production-ready designs
Soft Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently in a contract environment and deliver against defined objectives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Genuine interest in credit risk, stress testing, and quantitative analytics.
TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
