Data Science Specialist

Role Title: Senior Data Scientist Location: Toronto (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week) Duration: 12 months Start Date: ASAP About the Role: Join a collaborative Data and AI team supporting Wealth Management initiatives. As a Senior Data Scientist , you'll contribute to research-driven proof-of-concept projects by developing and deploying predictive models, conducting data analysis, and delivering actionable insights. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with lead data scientists on model development and deployment Clean, organize, and prepare large datasets for analysis Perform exploratory data analysis and communicate key findings Create visualizations and reports to support data-driven decisions Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or a related STEM field (Master’s/PhD an asset) 2 years of professional experience in data science Solid and Strong proficiency in Python and SQL Ability to quickly understand new datasets and adapt to new tools Clear communicator with strong analytical thinking Experience with Agile development and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Banking experience Nice-to-Have: Experience with Agile development and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agentic systems Familiarity with deploying ML applications in hybrid/on-prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)