Manager, Model Quality - Retail & Small Business (21-Month Contract)
Manager, Model Quality - Retail & Small Business (21-Month Contract)
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Requisition ID: 230407
Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
21M Contract
The world is changing faster than ever and so are we!
Big data AI and machine learning are not just buzzwords; they are part of our daily life. We have decades of data powering hundreds of models deployed across a multitude of systems that are crying out for smart talented team players who are results-oriented have a broad understanding of best-in-class processes and relish the opportunity to help us turn our vision into reality. Are you ready to join the Winning Team not only building but actively managing the high-performing prediction and forecasting models behind automated risk-management decisions and forecasts that impact millions of customers and keep hundreds of $billions safe every single day
Model Quality is all about ensuring that everything we build we build right the first time and we build them to last. The right candidate for this role is NOT someone who wants to design and build a handful of models each year but rather is someone willing to take on the challenge of understanding how hundreds of them (spanning a wide range of problem types employing a myriad of methodologies) work and can commensurately design and execute testing plans and build capabilities to stress test and validate those models during pre and post implementation and ongoing production runs.
This role will be a key member of Scotiabanks Retail & Small Business Model Operations team responsible for ensuring that every part of the model lifecycle from development to implementation deployment to management and tracking to governance unfolds as effectively & efficiently as Model Operations we are passionate about arming our stakeholders with the best data & tools possible so that they can build and run the best models possible. We obsess over getting things done quickly and done right the first time. We leverage a combination of business / technical consulting collaborative development and verification / testing in our approaches.
We get excited by automation. We love working with people; both internally with our peers (across business strategy risk & technology) and externally with vendors alike. We make modelling easier and models easier to use. Getting models to market quickly is important but getting them right is even more so. That is where you come in.
Is this role right for you In this role you will:
- You believe first and foremost in always doing the right thing and doing things the right way
- You have demonstrated aptitude to design scenario-specific Test Approaches Test Strategies & Plans align test cases to requirements and user stories and select the appropriate test tools
- You understand data engineering and modeling concepts to strategize and execute End to End testing cycles (Including data extraction transformations and conversion)
- You can evaluate test results derive model and business insights synthesize results and communicate high-quality recommendations effectively both verbally and in writing
- You enable performance measurement by using standard metrics and drive continuous improvements
- You ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
- Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes stability studies corrective actions and re-validations
- You are willing and able to suggest and make framework enhancements to accommodate scripting needs for automation
- You are curious pragmatic and a critical thinker
- You have strong interpersonal skills and are able to interface and effectively influence at all organizational levels
- You are professional motivated AND FUN. We mean it.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role - Wed love to work with you if you have:
General
- Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Mathematics or Statistics Business Administration or an equivalent field
- A demonstrated history of analytic problem solving and sound judgment
- Experience as an analyst or data scientist with a track record of accomplishments working on cross-functional teams
- Experience in or strong understanding of testing standards and methodology in QAT / UAT / BAT environments
- Understands and utilizes both quality assurance and quality control best practices and how to apply them to models data and technology from both a static and dynamic perspective
Technical
- Highly proficient in one or more analytical programming languages (Python R SAS etc.) SQL (Teradata Oracle DB2 SQL Server) and multiple environments (Unix & Windows)
- Strong fundamental understanding of mathematical models forecasting and statistics
- Working knowledge of credit risk models / scorecards
- Knowledge of data warehousing ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes and data modeling techniques to organize and maintain large datasets efficiently.
- Understanding of cloud technology and working knowledge of database in cloud computing platforms like Google Cloud AWS or Microsoft Azure.
- Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) user with demonstrated experience writing professional acceptance reports memos and presentations
- Familiarity with both traditional SDLC and agile development processes & tools (Jira Confluence)
- Working Knowledge of Test Management Tools (Micro Focus ALM Zephyr Test Rail) is a plus
- Experience with continuous Integration tools - Jenkins Bit bucket GitHub is a plus
Whats in it for you
- An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity curiosity and celebrates success!
- We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus Employee Share Ownership Program and Pension Plan Matching Health Benefits from day one!
- Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.
At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
