Data Strategist

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Financeit Full time

Company Overview:

Financeit is a leading provider of point-of-sale financing solutions, serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada. Our platform empowers businesses to close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big purchase.

We pride ourselves on being a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect are not just ideas but part of our DNA. If you're looking for a workplace that values these principles, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

About the Role:

As a Data Strategist - Risk Analytics & Reporting, you will be responsible for delivering precise forecasts, accurate reporting, and actionable analysis and insights under the direction of the Director - Risk Analytics, Data Science & Reporting. You will play a key role in building new capabilities, automating processes, and arming leadership and stakeholders across the business with the information needed to make informed decisions.

If you're a data enthusiast who excels at balancing deep thinking with pragmatic execution, and thrives in a rapidly growing organization, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and refine predictive tools, triggers, and monitoring systems covering merchant (channel partner) credit, behavior, and fraud losses across products, segments, and stakeholders.
  • Deliver high-quality daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Loss Forecasts, Sector (e.g., Industry), Partner, and Operational (e.g., Chargebacks, Fraud) reports on time for Senior Management.
  • Design, build, and improve dashboards, data sets, and analytics using tools like Python, SQL, and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
  • Analyze trends, anomalies, and key issues to connect data to real-world events, industry trends, and individual company behavior to draw actionable business insights conveyed through compelling storytelling.
  • Continuously improve efficiency by identifying quality, well-managed data sources and opportunities to apply automation, data pipelines, and AI to the generation of reports and insights.
  • Craft compelling stories and visualizations from complex data that resonate with executives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and goals to proactively ensure they have the analytics and insights needed to succeed.
  • Participate in strategic projects and initiatives related to risk management.
  • Document requirements, maintain wikis, and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
  • Foster a team culture rooted in dedication, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Applied Math, or Applied Sciences, Finance, or other quantitative discipline.
  • 2+ years of full-time or internship/PEY experience in analytics, data science, strategy, risk management, or finance, focused on analytics, predictive modeling, insights, and reporting.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience in analytics or reporting with expertise in forecasting, data mining, and delivering business insights.
  • Advanced skills in data manipulation, visualization, and modeling, with proficiency in Python, SQL, and BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
  • Experience conducting complex indirect lending / small business credit risk, fraud risk, or business analysis & reporting at a financial institution is an asset.
  • Strong strategic thinking, judgment, communication (verbal, visual, written), with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Legitimately curious and passionate about finding the 'right answer,' with a detail-oriented mindset and a healthy sense of paranoia about quality.
  • Highly organized and driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
  • Competitive pay and performance-based bonus.
  • Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
  • RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
  • In-office massage, meditation, and workout sessions.
  • Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities, and charity initiatives.
  • Career learning and development programs.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

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