AI2 Data Scientist Associate (Undergraduate)

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada seeks an AI2 Data Scientist Associate to analyze data, build models, and collaborate with teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant undergraduate degree and strong statistical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Skill development programs

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Graduated between May 2024 and May 2026 with an Undergraduate degree.
• Strong interest in statistical analysis and data insights.
• Experience with machine learning and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform data queries and prepare data sets for analysis.
• Analyze large data sets for business insights.
• Collaborate with teams to develop analytics solutions.

Skills

Strong statistical and analytical skills

Experience with analyzing large data sets

Programming in Python

Machine Learning knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Management or Data Analytics

Tools

SQL

R

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Role Type: Undergraduate

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Pay Details: $80,000 - $80,000 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Our Associate Programs offer new graduates the opportunity to work in one of TD\'s many lines of business, and the chance to work on challenging projects and assignments, alongside experienced colleagues, and receive coaching and mentorship from business leaders and the Early Talent Experience team, to set you up for success in your career at TD.

Associate Role Profile

1-year in-depth experience, complemented by programming, coaching, tools and support. As an Associate, you will also have access to programming, tools and a community of support for your pursuits and interests beyond the 9-5. This includes leadership talks, lunch and learns, self-development workshops, TD sponsored conferences, socials, team challenges, volunteer opportunities, career coaching and more. You will be part of a cohort along with other TD Associates from across Canada!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The AI2 Data Scientist Associate will perform a variety of activities, which may include:

• Perform data queries and prepare data sets for analysis/modelling, including cleaning data and feature engineering
• Analyze large data sets and identify trends and insights to inform business decisions; communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in projects supporting a broad range of data driven solutions by applying a variety of techniques to build out models. Work with structured and unstructured data and prepare data sets for machine learning through integration, cleaning, feature engineering, scaling and transforming data
• Collaborate with team members and business partners to develop, test and deploy analytics solutions, for example: forecasting, optimization, or pricing models
• Proactively identify business problems and opportunities where a data-driven solution would be appropriate and develop proposals / approaches
• Collaborate with business partners to support the business case development process for analytics solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be graduated between May 2024 and May 2026 with an Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, and/or Data Analytics or related.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills and interest are necessary.
• Experience with analyzing large data sets, drawing insights and inferences, and communicating outputs.
• Experienced in one or more of:
  • Big Data - Programming, Data/Text Mining, Optimization, Algorithm Development, Automation, Data Visualization, Simulation
  • Machine Learning - Predictive Analytics, Regression, Logit Modeling, Discrete Choice, Propensity Modeling, Natural Language Processing.
  • Reading and comprehending data schemas, metadata, entity relationship diagrams and other technical documentation
• Technical knowledge or experience with Cloud environments (MS Azure is a plus) as well as experience with Data Management.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with at least one of: Python, Spark/PySpark, SQL, R, Java, C/C++, Alteryx or Tableau

• Must have strong leadership qualities including demonstrating initiative, establishing priorities and using strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to add value to each initiative, project or team assigned to.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. Experience presenting in front of big crowds/senior leadership is a plus.
• Able to participate as part of a team with targeted deliverables, working on initiatives designed to improve decisions, processes, systems, and applications which support our key businesses.
• Experience with Data Management, Analytics, and Project Management is a plus.
• Remain current with emerging trends and technologies in this field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application Deadline: September 26th, 2025
• Anticipated Start Date: July 6th, 2026 (pending academic completion)
• Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (maximum of 2 pages).
• We welcome all applications; however, we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
• TD requires employees to reside in the country where the role is located, irrespective of remote working arrangements
• TD is committed to providing you with the best candidate experience in these unique circumstances. As such, work location and start dates are subject to change.

HOURS

Monday-Friday, standard business hours.

INCLUSIVENESS

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world\'s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:

We\'re delighted that you\'re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we\'re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you\'re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You\'ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we\'re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you\'ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We\'ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you\'d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only): Sans Objet