Company: Scotiabank

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Requisition ID: 198871Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.The Pricing Optimization team within Canadian Banking Analytics drives revenue and volume growth for product lines, including lending and deposits. They achieve this by offering advanced analytical pricing solutions that influence strategic decisions on consumer pricing (rates/fees) and other consumer behavior initiatives. The Manager of Pricing Analytics is responsible for developing analytical solutions to set and execute product prices. This includes providing analytics support for the deposits portfolio, performing feature engineering, building machine learning models for pricing optimization, and designing optimization engines. Additionally, they create end-to-end pricing model production pipelines that are scalable, reusable, and secure.Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:Extract and cleanse large datasets in preparation for modelling or reporting:

• Integrate data across a variety of data stores / platforms (eg. DB2, SQL server, Hive in Hadoop, BQ in GCP) in a way that helps building advanced analytical models
• Leverage distributed computing tools (e.g. Spark, Hadoop) for analysis, data mining and modeling
• Explore data sourced from other environments including (but not limited to) the data lake; apply newly available data to pricing problems (ie. flow of funds, transcribed calls, network analytics data etc.)
• Internal and external data source evaluation

Design, build, and validate predictive models that explain the customer behavior over the product life cycle:

• Origination models such as response, utilization and attrition modeling
• Portfolio management models such as renewal models, re-pricing models, and campaign acquisition models
• Portfolio segmentation/customer sensitivity modeling
• Performing revenue optimization for a chosen portfolio. You need to understand business objectives, translate them into mathematical optimization problems, create profit function and recommend optimal pricing for each product
• Create and apply model and algorithm testing strategies to conduct multi-variate testing and A/B testing to measure effectiveness of models and make ongoing changes
• Model validation

Effectively communicate with business lines:

• Collaborate with business lines and other stakeholders and proactively identify opportunities to drive business value and influence pricing strategy
• Provide subject matter expertise on predictive modelling and statistical analysis to internal stakeholders
• Effectively communicate results of highly technical projects to business audiences

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have experience with:

• The candidate will be at the intersection of math/stats, computer science, business line, and communication.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, communication skills, and a strong ability to translate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
• Customer focus; results focus and time-management skills to meet tight turnaround deadlines
• Strong programming skills, ideally in Python, PySpark, R
• Strong SQL skills for querying relational databases
• Experience in Hadoop Big Data ecosystem(Hive, Spark, Pig, Sqoop), Cloud computing (Microsoft Azure or Google cloud), common statistical and machine learning libraries in Python, R, Spark (Keras/Tensorflow, Sklearn)
• University degree in relevant STEM discipline (Computer Science, Electrical/computer/software engineering and mathematics) with internship experience
• Preferred masters or PhD in mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline
• Preferred 2 years experience in an analytics role.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• Work in an Ecosystem where you’ll have access to group seating, offices, collaboration spaces, a cafeteria with different options daily, and more.
• Hybrid Work Environment

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : TorontoScotiabank 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 . 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.
The Pricing Optimization team within Canadian Banking Analytics focuses on driving revenue and volume growth for product lines through advanced analytical pricing solutions. The Manager of Pricing Analytics is responsible for developing and executing product prices, building machine learning models, and designing optimization engines. The role involves extracting and cleansing large datasets, predictive modeling, and effectively communicating results with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree, programming skills in Python, PySpark, and R, and experience in statistical and machine learning libraries. Scotiabank offers internal training, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Description:
Our company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
– Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
– Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and documented
– Prepare and analyze financial reports for management
– Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
– Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
– Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
– Supervise and mentor accounting staff
– Participate in financial audits and prepare audit schedules
– Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
– CPA designation preferred
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
– Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
– Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Detail-oriented and highly organized

If you meet the qualifications and requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for the Accounting Manager position. Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 09 May 2024 02:41:51 GMT