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Wealthsimple is hiring a Sr Manager, Data Science - Finance & Market Risk

About the Role

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead our initiatives in Finance & Market Risk. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for building and guiding a team tasked with developing innovative, data-driven solutions for financial risk management.

What You'll Do

  • Build and lead a data science team focused on Finance & Market Risk.
  • Develop and implement data-driven models and solutions for risk management.
  • Establish best practices, standards, and strategic direction for the data science function within the risk domain.
  • Partner with finance, risk, and product teams to align data initiatives with business objectives.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in a senior data science leadership role, preferably within finance or fintech.
  • Strong background in developing models and analytics for financial risk management (market risk, credit risk, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing data science teams.
  • Expert knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates across Canada.

Wealthsimple is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Data ScienceFinanceMarket RiskMachine LearningStatistical ModelingPythonSQLData AnalysisRisk ManagementFinancial Modeling
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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a fintech company on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining money management. Using smart technology, it makes financial services transparent and low-cost. It is the largest fintech company in Canada, with 3+ million users and over $100 billion in assets.

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Posted 4 months ago