At Fairstone, our culture is built on strong values and leadership principles that define the expectations we have for working together and with our customers. We help Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services. Our values and principles guide the actions we take to ensure our customers get the best experience possible. Be part of our talented and growing team! We are currently looking for a Sr Analyst, Optimization & Simulation, to join our team "Be a part of our inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence." WHY JOIN US? BECAUSE WE ARE PROUD TO BE One of Montreal's Top Employers for 2025 for the fifth consecutive year by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. WE OFFER: Work-Life Balance: Our 37.5-hour workweek and hybrid model (3 days in-office) promote a healthy balance. Wellness: Tailored well-being solutions available 24/7. Time Off: Minimum 15 paid vacations, 6 wellness days, with federal holidays. Community Support: Paid Volunteer Day to give back to your community. Retirement Planning: Employee and employer contribution pension plan, plus the Fairstone Retirement Savings Plan Development: Access to Fairstone Academy for comprehensive training and skill development. Employee discounts: Exclusive access to discounted products and services, including car insurance, hotels, attractions, movies, gym memberships, and more. WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON? Design, develop, and implement optimization models to support strategic decision-making across business units. Build and maintain simulation models (e.g., discrete-event, Monte Carlo) to evaluate system performance under various scenarios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. Translate business requirements into analytical frameworks and actionable insights. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess the impact of changes in key variables. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner. Stay current with industry trends, tools, and methodologies in optimization and simulation. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in optimization modeling, simulation analysis, or advanced analytics. Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, AnyLogic, Arena, Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar. Strong understanding of linear programming, mixed-integer programming, stochastic modeling, and other optimization techniques. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and SQL for data extraction and manipulation. Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their integration with simulation models. Knowledge of Digital Twin technologies. This role is now vacant WE ARE PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS Great Place to Work® Canada for 2025 and Montreal's Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/ If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application. Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Permanent RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MONTREAL'S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025) Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, we offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 255 branches coast to coast. With a long-established history, we are proud to be Canada's leading alternative lending bank. More at FairstoneBank.ca
