Data Scientist, Specialist

Vanguard Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Canada is seeking a Data Scientist, Specialist to develop analytic models and guide data-driven decision-making. This mid-senior level role involves mentoring junior staff and requires expertise in data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in analytics and advanced programming skills, contributing to strategic initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data science and machine learning.
• Experience with NLP methods, deep learning, transformer-based models.
• Expertise in applied mathematics and statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex queries and perform programming for data modeling.
• Lead diagnostic and predictive analytics for business decision-making.
• Mentor and develop junior data scientists and analysts.

Skills

Data Wrangling

Machine Learning

Statistical Techniques

NLP Methods

Deep Learning

TensorFlow

Education

Undergraduate degree in Analytics

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

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• Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.
• Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
• Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
• Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
• Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Core Responsibilities:

• Develops complex queries and performs extensive programming to access, transform, and prepare data for statistical modeling.
• Leads and executes deep dive diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to support data-driven business decision making. Mentors and develops junior data scientists and analysts.
• Identifies and diagnoses data inconsistencies and errors, documents data assumptions, and forages to fill data gaps.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to understand and probe business processes in order to develop hypotheses. Brings structure to requests and translates requirements into an analytic approach.
• Guides test design, research design, and model validation. Provides statistical consultation services. Serves as the analytics expert on cross functional teams for large strategic initiatives and contributes to the growth of the Vanguard analytic community.
• Prepares and delivers insight presentations and action recommendations. Communicates complex analytical findings and implications to business leaders.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years related work experience in data science and machine learning roles.
• Experience with NLP methods, deep learning, and transformer-based models.
• Experience with data wrangling required - Programming skills to access, transform and prepare large scale data for statistical modeling.
• Deep experience in applied math, statistical techniques, machine learning methods, and AI applications.
• Familiarity with graph theory, statistical experiments
• Undergraduate degree in Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related analytical field of study or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  
  
  

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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