Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 156,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist to lead and develop a high-performing team. This role involves managing AI/ML projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in AI/ML. A comprehensive Total Rewards package is offered, including health benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Savings & retirement programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, including post-graduate work in AI/ML.
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of AI/ML professionals.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team in a collaborative environment.
• Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Machine Learning

AI Frameworks

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree (preferred: Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science)

Tools

AI/ML frameworks

Large-scale data systems

Job description

Work Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours

37.5

Line of Business

Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence

Pay Details

$156,500 - $190,000 CAD

Department Overview

TD Analytics, Insights and Artificial Intelligence stands for visionary leadership and data‑driven insights. We grow talent to serve clients and drive breakthrough discoveries and products that represent the future at TD through data and a strong focus on AI.

Job Requirements

As a Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, you will lead a high‑performing team of AI/ML professionals and provide technical leadership across the AI function. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of applied machine learning scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Leading the conceptualization, design, and delivery of AI/ML systems to solve complex business and enterprise‑wide problems.
• Providing thought leadership and developing innovative methodologies and techniques in AI/ML.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including machine learning engineers, research scientists, data scientists, and business stakeholders to build and implement cutting‑edge analytic solutions.
• Translating business objectives into scalable technical solutions and delivering enterprise‑level insights.
• Acting as a business partner to guide and prioritize strategic initiatives and analytical needs.
• Driving continuous improvement through monitoring systems, feedback loops, and trend analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external governance, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning within the team.

As the Senior AMLS, Predictive AI, Canadian Personal Banking AI2, you will specifically manage a team developing predictive AI for regression, classification and anomaly detection use cases. You and your team will also collaborate with Layer 6 to develop and evolve the suite of TD AI Prism foundational model. Models in scope cover the whole range of CPB verticals: RESL, Distribution, Credit Cards and Personal Lending, as well as Checking, Savings and Investing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science).
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, including post‑graduate work in AI/ML or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams, with a focus on mentorship and performance development.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Extensive understanding of business operations and enterprise‑level analytics.
• Experience working with large‑scale data systems and advanced machine learning techniques.

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. We deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world.

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. It includes a base salary, variable compensation, and key plans such as health & well‑being benefits, savings & retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information

Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we are committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

You will have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, access to an online learning platform, and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you have everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We will reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview and communicate outcomes by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Let us know if you would like accommodations (e.g., accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews) to help remove barriers throughout the interview process.

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

Maîtrise d'une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec des employés ou des collègues qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français.

Contact

We look forward to hearing from you!