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Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist
full-timeOakville$64k - $106k

Summary

Location

Oakville

Salary

$64k - $106k (CAD)

Type

full-time

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About this role

Canadian Tire Bank is the financial services division of one of Canada’s most trusted and recognized retailers in the country. It is our mandate to continue to create innovative financial solutions that our customers love. Our growing suite of products and services are a testament to the dynamic contributions of our employees and our continued focus on innovation. Our success is driven by a strong vision, loyal customers, and our ability to build teams that are reflective of the diverse customers and communities where we work and live.

The purpose of the Credit Risk Management division of Canadian Tire Bank is to provide world class analytics to maximize our credit card portfolio profitability by balancing risk with reward potential and strengthening the customer relationship with Canadian Tire Corporation.

What you’ll do:

  • Analyze credit card portfolio performance and provide actionable insights to optimize risk and profitability

  • Develop, maintain, and implement Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models (PD, EAD, LGD) and robust stress testing frameworks

  • Build and enhance predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques

  • Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify risk drivers and assess macroeconomic sensitivities

  • Prepare and validate data using SAS, SQL and Python to ensure accuracy and reliability for modeling

  • Collaborate with Finance and Credit Risk teams to deliver comprehensive analyses

  • Effectively communicate results to key stakeholders and senior management

  • Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-changing business environment

What you bring:

  • A university degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics or Statistics preferred)

  • 3+ years of experience in predictive modeling, data analytics, or data science

  • Proficiency in programming and data extraction/mining tools such as SAS, SQL or Python

  • Strong ability to work with complex data and translate business needs into statistically sound solutions

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and assess broader impacts

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting analytical insights to stakeholders

  • Hands-on experience with IFRS9 standards and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) modeling

  • Knowledge of Macroeconomic Stress Testing (considered an asset)

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

  • Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

  • Other perks to support your well-being

  • Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $106,000 Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. 

About Us

At Canadian Tire Services Limited/Canadian Tire Bank, it is our mandate to continue to create innovative and rewarding financial solutions for our customers. Our growing suite of products and services showcase the dynamic contributions from our employees and our success is driven by a strong vision, loyal customers, and our ability to build teams that reflect the diverse customers and communities in which we live and work. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. .

Accommodations  

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

Other facts

Tech stack
Predictive Modeling,Data Analytics,Data Science,SAS,SQL,Python,Statistical Solutions,Communication Skills,IFRS9 Standards,Expected Credit Loss Modeling,Macroeconomic Stress Testing

About Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to be there for Canadians from coast-to-coast.

We are a group of companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Our retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which was founded in 1922 and provides Canadians with products for life in Canada across its Living, Playing, Fixing, Automotive and Seasonal & Gardening categories. Party City, PartSource and Gas+ are key parts of the Canadian Tire network. Our retail segment also includes Mark's, a leading source for casual and industrial wear, Pro Hockey Life, a hockey speciality store catering to elite athletes, and SportChek, Hockey Experts, Sports Experts, and Atmosphere, which offer the best active wear brands. Our 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets are supported and strengthened by our Financial Services division and the tens of thousands of people employed across the country by our Company, local Dealers, franchisees and petroleum retailers. In addition, CTC owns and operates Helly Hansen, a leading technical outdoor brand based in Oslo, Norway.

CTC is an integral part of the communities in which we operate and our legacy of community support, through national and local programs, is initiated and executed by our Corporation, Dealers, franchisees, store operators and employees. Since 2005, our Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has been helping kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for all kids of all abilities.

For more information, visit corp.canadiantire.ca.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail

What you'll do

  • Analyze credit card portfolio performance and provide actionable insights to optimize risk and profitability. Develop and implement Expected Credit Loss models and conduct exploratory data analysis to identify risk drivers.

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What does Canadian Tire Corporation pay for a Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist?

Canadian Tire Corporation offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist role. The salary range is CAD 64k - 106k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist do at Canadian Tire Corporation?

As a Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist at Canadian Tire Corporation, you will: analyze credit card portfolio performance and provide actionable insights to optimize risk and profitability. Develop and implement Expected Credit Loss models and conduct exploratory data analysis to identify risk drivers..

Why join Canadian Tire Corporation as a Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist?

Canadian Tire Corporation is a leading Retail company. The Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist position at Canadian Tire Corporation remote?

The Senior Credit Risk Data Scientist position at Canadian Tire Corporation is based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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