Data Scientist II

TD Bank Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Group in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Data Scientist II to deliver end-to-end analytics for Wealth Operations. You will explore data, document requirements, analyze datasets, and present clear insights to business stakeholders, acting as a bridge between business and technology teams.

The role emphasizes forecasting, workforce planning, and AI-enabled use cases, with Python, PySpark, SQL, and Power BI as core tools; collaboration with product owners and operations partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred in a quantitative field.
• Graduate degree preferred, with relevant project experience and 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Wealth Operations data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analyses using Python, PySpark, SQL, and Power BI.
• Partner with Operations business partners, product owners, and technology partners.
• Communicate insights effectively to business stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Support AI-enabled use cases to improve efficiency and colleague productivity.
• Apply forecasting techniques for workforce management and capacity planning.

Skills

Python

Pyspark

SQL

Power BI

Education

Undergraduate/Advanced degree in math/physics/engineering/finance/CS

Tools

GitHub

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence Pay Details: $81,600 - $115,200 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: TD's Analytics, Insights and Artificial Intelligence (AI2) team provides consultative support with data & analytics-based business insights and/or solutions to guide decision making and/or strategic planning. AI2 is an exciting team to be a part of as we are transforming how we provide key insights and opportunities for our business partners to better serve our customers. The Wealth Operations Data Science team supports the day-to-day activities of the Wealth businesses, working with business partners to address their analytics needs by providing end-to-end support of reporting, analytics, insights, and artificial intelligence solutions.

We are looking for a Data Scientist II to deliver comprehensive end-to-end analysis that supports Wealth Operations business and analyze data and identify operational efficiencies. This role involves exploring and understanding data, gathering and documenting requirements, analysing datasets, and presenting clear, actionable insights in a manner accessible to business stakeholders. As a key member of the team, you will serve as a bridge between business and technology groups, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to leverage data-driven solutions and drive informed decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Wealth Operations data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve process efficiency and business outcomes.
• Use variety of tools, Python, Pyspark, SQL, Power BI to develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analyses.
• Partner with Operations business partners, product owners, business management specialists and technology partners.
• Develop and maintain analysis reports/dashboards/presentations and communicate insights effectively to multiple business partners; technical or non-technical – verbally/written.
• Support the implementation of AI enabled use cases, including agentic AI workflows and Copilot based agents, to improve operational efficiency and colleague productivity.
• Knowledge of forecasting and analytical techniques, with an understanding of how they can be used to support workforce management, capacity planning, and workload estimation for large teams.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Working with various and large datasets;
• Experience with financial products is strongly preferred.
• Using multiple analytics techniques to support the business strategy.
• Creating strong partnership with business partners.
• Demonstrating critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Optional – Experience working on AI products and applications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., math, physics, engineering, finance, or computer science). Graduate's degree preferred, with progressive project work experience 3+ year of relevant experience; higher degree education and research tenure can be counted.

Technical Skills

Coding: Proficiency in Python, Pyspark (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL (writing complex queries, stored procedures, data extraction) Proficiency with version control – using Github and Visual Studio Code. Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI reporting. Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure etc.). Data Handling: Experience working with large and complex datasets, often requiring data cleansing. Analytical/Data Consultant: Requires strong understanding of data structures and ability to connect technical data elements with business definitions. Soft Skills: Effective communication – ability to communicate findings with business partners and executives. Strong analytical mindset. Strong oral & written communication skills. Problem-solving abilities. Data Storytelling - Ability to translate data insights into business recommendations Comfortable in a team environment with changing priorities Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

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 strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for 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 foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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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.

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If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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

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Language Requirement (Quebec only)

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