Key Responsibilities 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. Required Qualifications 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
