Senior Data Scientist; advance predictive credit risk modeling using R, Python, and machine learning
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
S.i. Systems
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Analyst
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Finance & Banking
Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Data Scientist (5+ years) to advance predictive credit risk modeling using R, Python, and machine learning
Our financial services client is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (5+ years) to advance predictive credit risk modeling using R, Python, and machine learning across pricing and underwriting processes
Join a high-performing quantitative research team developing innovative data-driven financial models within a diversified financial organization. This role builds on existing automated loan adjudication initiatives to deliver next-generation predictive modeling and strategic financial insights. The team environment offers direct collaboration with executives and exposure across multiple financial institutions. The position is permanent, based in Edmonton, with an opportunity to impact business-critical investment and lending strategies.
Must Haves
Several years in data science applying statistical analysis and predictive modelingProficiency with R,
Python
, Stata
, MATLAB
, or SQL for large-scale analysisAbility to build structured evaluations of data science impact on business outcomesExperience working with real-world financial data and complex processesUndergraduate or graduate degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related fieldNice to Have
Experience implementing machine learning-based solutionsPrevious managerial or team lead experienceCompetency in data pipeline structuringBackground in finance or insurance industriesResponsibilities
Develop the next-generation automated loan adjudication systemRefine predictive credit risk models and expand business feature setsInvestigate new data science opportunities across affiliated financial institutionsResearch and build models to produce measurable financial gainsBridge analytical results with practical business decisionsCollaborate with senior leaders to enable data-driven strategies
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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