Copy of Machine Learning/AI Tech Lead

PureFacts Financial Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PureFacts Financial Solutions is seeking a Machine Learning/AI Tech Lead to set the ML roadmap and own the platform and ops for multiple client models. You will bridge data science, engineering, and product, delivering AI capabilities that automate workflows and improve client outcomes.

In this role, you will lead ML engineers and data scientists, advance the AI-first strategy, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Client teams to realize real-world value, while ensuring governance and

Qualifications

• Production AI/ML solutions experience in SaaS fintech environments.
• Proven delivery of AI automation and efficiency improvements.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to translate AI capabilities into business value.

Responsibilities

• AI-First Strategy & Automation: embed AI across products, workflows, and operations.
• Model Development & Intelligent Systems: design, build, and deploy ML/AI solutions.
• AI Engineering & MLOps: establish model lifecycle, deployment pipelines, monitoring.
• Data & Platform Integration: ensure high-quality data pipelines and API delivery.
• Leadership & Mentorship: lead ML engineers and data scientists.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: translate AI value to stakeholders.
• Governance, Risk & Responsible AI: ensure privacy, security, and ethics.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Leadership

Mentorship

Agile

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

SQL

Spark

APIs

Microservices

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps tools

Job description

About the role

As our Machine Learning/AI Tech Lead , you will provide technical direction and oversight to a team of ML and AI engineers, and own overall ML/AI product vision, including platform and ops, for 3-5 concurrent client models. You will translate local models into robust enterprise grade products, set ML roadmap from Pricing Score through Revenue Assistant Agent. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions across the PureFacts platform. This role sits at the intersection of data science, engineering, and product , driving the integration of AI into core products and internal processes.

You will play a key role in advancing PureFacts’ AI-first strategy , building scalable solutions that automate workflows, reduce operational friction, and enhance client outcomes. This includes identifying opportunities to replace manual processes with intelligent automation and delivering AI capabilities that create measurable business impact.

What you’ll do

AI-First Strategy & Automation

• Champion PureFacts’ AI-first approach , embedding AI across products, workflows, and internal operations
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate manual, repetitive, and low-value work through automation
• Partner with Product and Leadership to define AI initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making
• Drive adoption of AI capabilities that enable teams and clients to focus on higher-value activities

Model Development & Intelligent Systems

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and AI-driven solutions in production environments
• Develop capabilities such as:
• • Predictive analytics and forecasting
  • Intelligent automation of reporting and data workflows
  • NLP and generative AI for insights and client communication
  • Anomaly detection in financial and operational data
• Ensure solutions deliver tangible efficiency gains and measurable business outcomes

AI Engineering & MLOps

• Establish best practices for MLOps, model lifecycle management, and deployment pipelines
• Build scalable systems that support continuous learning, monitoring, and optimization
• Implement automation in model deployment, testing, and performance tracking
• Leverage cloud platforms (Azure-based) to scale AI capabilities efficiently

Data & Platform Integration

• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure high-quality, accessible data pipelines
• Integrate AI capabilities into PureFacts’ SaaS platform and client-facing products
• Enable seamless delivery of AI-powered features through APIs and microservices architecture

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of machine learning engineers and data scientists
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Encourage the use of AI tools and automation to improve team productivity and output

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Client teams to translate AI capabilities into real-world value
• Help stakeholders identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort
• Communicate AI strategy and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Governance, Risk & Responsible AI

• Ensure AI solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
• Implement responsible AI practices, including:
• • Bias detection and mitigation
  • Model explainability
  • Transparency and auditability

Qualifications

Experience

· 8-10 yrs ML engineering experience, including MLOps (model registries, feature stores, retraining pipelines).

• Experience in SaaS, fintech, or data-driven environments
• Proven track record of delivering production AI solutions that drive efficiency or automation
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Experience with:
• • Data pipelines (SQL, Spark)
  • APIs and microservices
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with MLOps tools and automation frameworks

AI & Automation Mindset

• Strong focus on using AI to drive efficiency and eliminate manual work
• Experience implementing automation and intelligent workflows
• Familiarity with LLMs and generative AI tools is highly preferred

Leadership & Communication

• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate AI into business value
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments

· People management experience a plus

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred but not required

Key Success Metrics

• Reduction in manual effort and operational inefficiencies through AI
• Successful deployment of AI-driven features into production
• Measurable improvements in client outcomes and internal productivity
• Adoption of AI capabilities across teams and workflows
• Scalable, reliable, and high-performing AI systems