Who we are:
Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.
Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.
Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Analytics to join our Analytics team for a 1 year contract and partner closely with business leaders to solve complex problems through data. This role requires strong analytical thinking, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to translate data into clear insights and business recommendations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets in a data lake environment, building dashboards for business performance, and owning data quality for their subject areas. A Senior Analyst is required to independently manage growing demand for ad hoc analytics, data modeling, and an expanding portfolio of dashboards and reporting, improving the speed and quality of insights for business and regulatory stakeholders.
- Write complex SQL queries to retrieve and analyze data from a data lake.
- Perform deep data analysis to answer business questions and uncover actionable insights.
- Translate analysis into clear recommendations that support decision-making.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports for business performance and reporting using Power BI and/or Amazon QuickSight.
- Partner with business teams including Product, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and IT to understand requirements and deliver insights.
- Own data quality for assigned datasets and act as a data steward.
- Work closely with Data Engineering to maintain robust data pipelines, metadata, and data dictionaries.
- Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What we’re looking for:- Strong proficiency in SQL for complex querying and data analysis.
- Experience using Python for data analysis, automation, and visualization.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI and/or Amazon QuickSight.
- Proven ability to solve ambiguous business problems using data.
- Strong data storytelling, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced experience with SQL and/or Python, and BI tools such as Power BI and/or Amazon QuickSight; experience with Alteryx is an asset.
- Strong ability in data storytelling, translating complex analysis into clear insights for business and regulatory stakeholders.
- Experience working with large‑scale datasets in cloud or data lake environments.
- University degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 3–5 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a related role
What you’ll love about working here:
- Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
- Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
- Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
- Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
- On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
- Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
- Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
- Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
- For more information on who we are as an employer click here.
What you can expect - pay & process:
- Expected base salary range is $85,000-$95,000 per year, plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
- Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.
- All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.
If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.
Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender
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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 timeJob Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)
