Data Scientist II

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a qualified candidate for a technical role requiring proficiency in Databricks, Python, and machine learning libraries. The ideal applicant should have an undergraduate degree, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position entails writing maintainable code, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance processes are followed. Competitive benefits and training offered.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in developing standardized workflows and processes to support compliance and governance.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, maintainable, and extensible code.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Identify best practices for compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Databricks, Python and modern open source ML libraries

Experience with structured and unstructured data

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced technical degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data analytical tools

Job description

Job Description

• Undergraduate degree required, advanced technical degree in a STEM field preferred
• Proficiency in Databricks, Python and modern open source ML libraries
• Experience with structured and unstructured data, feature engineering, and model interpretability techniques
• Experience writing clear, maintainable, and extensible code
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex policies and procedures clearly.
• Experience in developing standardized workflows and processes to support compliance and governance.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle management (e.g., development, validation, implementation, and monitoring).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the capability to remove obstacles and recommend implementable solutions.
• Skill in using Microsoft office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of data analytical tools is an asset.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and identifying best practices for compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as MRM/MV and COMO; facilitate alignment on governance requirements is considered a plus

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.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

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)

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