Lead Data Scientist at Chexy
Location
toronto, on
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Bio & Pharmacology & Health
Posted
June 10, 2026
Take a pivotal role as the Lead Data Scientist at Chexy in Toronto, Ontario. Drive innovation by building credit and risk models from the ground up for our payment solutions.
Chexy is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to establish our credit and underwriting function. You'll develop models, define risk policies, and create a data infrastructure that feeds our unique datasets. Expect to own key metrics that directly impact approval rates and product roadmaps as we simplify payment processing for Canadians.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build credit and underwriting strategies from scratch
• Develop and deploy decisioning models for Flex payment products
• Define the data layer that transforms payment data into actionable insights
• Establish risk appetite and policy for loss management
• Monitor model performance and oversee portfolio health
Requirements:
• 6+ years in data science with credit risk experience
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data ware...
Chexy is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to establish our credit and underwriting function. You'll develop models, define risk policies, and create a data infrastructure that feeds our unique datasets. Expect to own key metrics that directly impact approval rates and product roadmaps as we simplify payment processing for Canadians.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build credit and underwriting strategies from scratch
• Develop and deploy decisioning models for Flex payment products
• Define the data layer that transforms payment data into actionable insights
• Establish risk appetite and policy for loss management
• Monitor model performance and oversee portfolio health
Requirements:
• 6+ years in data science with credit risk experience
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data ware...