Data Science Speaker Series: Career Information Session Credit Risk Analytics with Canadian Tire Bank

with Data Scientists and Managers from Credit Management and Banking Operations, Canadian Tire Bank

Abstract: Join folks from the Credit Management and Banking Operations division at Canadian Tire Bank for a discussion on what they do and how your background in math, stats or computer science could be the perfect fit for a career as a data scientist. Enjoy a casual presentation with data scientists and managers, as they discuss a variety of topics in the areas of credit risk management, machine-learning model development, types of fraud and techniques to combat them, and automated risk-decisioning. In addition, specific examples of each area will be provided.

Time for a Q&A session will be allotted where you can ask such questions as:

• What does the average day look like for a data scientist at Canadian Tire?

• What tools are important to have in my toolbox as a data scientist?

• What are some successful interview strategies and tips for resume creation?