Narges Goudarzi

Narges Goudarzi

Data Scientist Manager, Pricing

Scotiabank

Welcome

As an accomplished engineer with a passion for finance and modeling, I have developed a unique skill set that sets me apart from others in the field. In addition, my educational background, which includes a Bachelor of Engineering, a Master of Engineering, and a Master of Financial Modeling, has provided me with a thorough understanding of the industry's technical and financial aspects. This combination of skills has allowed me to excel in various roles, including HSE Manager in the energy industry and Audit Manager banking.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated an ability to analyze complex systems and processes, identify potential risks, and develop effective strategies to mitigate those risks. I am also a natural leader with a proven track record of managing teams and implementing organizational change. As a result, I am confident in my ability to impact any role I undertake significantly. I am eager to continue to grow and develop my skills as I move forward in my career.

I am proud of my accomplishments throughout my career and am eager to continue to make a difference in the lives of those around me. Whether through my work as a Data Scientist Pricing Manager, or my contributions to the field of engineering and finance, I am committed to using my knowledge and skills to make a positive impact. I am excited to see what the future holds, and my passion, experience, and expertise will allow me to continue to succeed and grow in the years to come.


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Interests
  • Data Scientist

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Data Analytics and Visualization

  • Quantitative Analytics

  • Financial Engineering

Education
  • M.Sc. in Financial Modeling, 2021

    University Of Western Ontario

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, 2016 (unfinished)

    Tehran University

  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2011

    Petroleum University of Technology

  • B.Sc. in Health & Safety Engineering, 2008

    Petroleum University of Technology

Skills

R
Excel
Python
PBI
Power bi
tableau
Tableau
Azure
Azure
excel
Excel VBA
Statistics

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Scotiabank
Data Scientist Manager, Pricing
June 2022 – Present Canada
  • Leading the quarterly performance tracking dashboard project, which set up the ability to monitor the result of efforts to improve the performance of net interest margin and deposits for the business regarding CCAU (Caribbean Central America and Uruguay).
  • Working with product, finance, treasury, and analytics partners in CCAU to collect user stories.
  • Analyzing large amount of data such as sales data, customer segmentation data, and market data to identify patterns that can inform pricing strategies.
  • Involving in Dominican Republic Personal Loans pricing project: (data ingestion & validation, exploratory data analysis, pricing methodology, model training and validation, testing)
 
 
 
 
 
Scotiabank
Audit Manager, Global Banking and Market
December 2021 – June 2022 Canada
  • Assisted in the evaluation of internal controls for Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) implementation within Global Banking & Markets.
  • Analyzed and reviewed documentation and controls for market risk technology platform to ensure compliance with FRTB standards.
  • Conducted audit testing to ensure regulatory compliance of the FRTB requirements.
  • Reviewed project and business specifications for market risk systems to reach FRTB standards.
  • Participated in User Acceptance Testing to validate market risk systems and ensure appropriate Quantitative Risk Analytics and Model Risk.
 
 
 
 
 
Western University
Research Assistant
Western University
September 2010 – February 2021 Canada

As a research assistant during my master's program, I had the opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research project that focused on Impact pf Estimation on Mean-Variance Optimal Portfolio Allocation. Through this experience, I honed my analytical skills and developed a deep understanding of portfolio optimization. My involvement in this project allowed me to apply my academic knowledge in a practical setting, and provided me with valuable insights into the research and development process. Throughout my time as a research assistant, I collaborated with my supervisor and other team members to produce high-quality research outputs, and I gained experience in data analysis, problem solving, and presentation of research findings.

 
 
 
 
 
Tehran University
Research Assistant, Climate Scientist
Tehran University
September 2014 – March 2017 Iran

During my PhD studies, I had the opportunity to work with leading scientists and contribute to cutting-edge research projects. My experience in this role was a key factor in shaping my expertise and broadening my understanding of the impacts of climate change. I was able to apply my technical skills to conduct extensive data analysis, generate meaningful insights, and assist in the development of novel methods for mitigating the effects of climate change. This experience was not only professionally enriching but also helped me appreciate the importance of evidence-based decision making and the role of science in addressing global challenges.

 
 
 
 
 
National Iranian Oil Company
HSE Manager
National Iranian Oil Company
September 2011 – August 2017 Iran

Developed an accurate methodology for assessing climate-related financial impacts on national energy market based on long-term investment goals. Developed a comprehensive report about all the model and results along with the next step recommendations for the department of Total Portfolio Management.

  • Experience on a +2-billion-dollar megaproject (refinery Utility Infrastructure development).
  • Honored with “Employee Recognition Program Award” for performance excellence.

Accomplish­ments

DataCamp
Machine Learning Fundamentals with Python
See certificate
DataCamp
Python Fundamentals
See certificate
Probability (P) exam
See certificate
edx
Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities
See certificate

Recent Publications

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(2019). Probabilistic modelling of free spanning pipelines considering multiple failure modes. Engineering failure analysis.

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(2018). Failure analysis of a natural gas pipeline. Engineering failure analysis.

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(2012). Adsorption and corrosion inhibition behavior of stainless steel 316 by aliphatic amine compounds in acidic solution. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials.

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Teaching

Teaching assistant for the following courses

  • Chem 1301 Discovering Chemical Structure, Western University, Fall 2017 & Winter 2018
  • Chem 1302 Discovering Chemical Energetics, Western University, Winter 2018 & Winter 2019

Instructor for the following course

  • Environmental Science I & II, University of Applied Sciences, Fall 2015 – Fall 2017
  • Taught, Led, supervised, and planned tutorials, assisted with instruction material, exams, and record keeping

Awards

Western Graduate Research Scholarship

  • issued by University of Western Ontario
  • Year 2021

Western Graduate Research Scholarship

  • issued by University of Western Ontario
  • Year 2020

Western Graduate Research Scholarship

  • issued by University of Western Ontario
  • Year 2019

Employee of the Year for performance excellence

  • Iranian Oil and Gas Company
  • Year 2015

Graduate Fully Funded Scholarship

  • issued by National Iranian Oil Company
  • Year 2008

Undergraduate Fully Funded Scholarship

  • issued by National Iranian Oil Company
  • Year 2004

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