Senior Data Scientist

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The Vanguard Group

Toronto

CAD 80,000 - 140,000

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About this Job:

As a Data Scientist / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / AI/ML Scientist, you will work with a highly innovative and vibrant team of Data Scientists, machine learning engineers, cloud engineers, and data engineers in developing the next generation AI/ML enabled Corporate Legal and Risk solutions for Vanguard. You will apply your analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning knowledge to create foundations for the next generation of intelligent tools for our business partners. This work will transform how Legal and Risk programs are structured. With great freedom to innovate, you will play a key role in world-class research that will drive the future of Vanguard’s artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will make a difference by leading and innovating new AI based systems and services that power our business units. You will team up with business stakeholders to prioritize innovation ideas and work with other data scientists and engineers to develop and deliver breakthrough solutions.

You will be challenged to be influential and make a positive difference on a global scale, working on a team that is focused on AI/ML and model product development. Strong communication skills are essential to deliver your message globally across various stakeholders/teams with diverse backgrounds and focus areas spanning research, development, engineering, business, and management. You will be working in a very agile, dynamic environment leading/supporting ongoing activities while starting new ones. Therefore, success in this role requires excellent multitasking and time management skills. We look to you to surprise us in building breakthrough AI-enabled systems leveraging modern AI techniques to create value from the data collected and generated by our base systems. These AI enabled systems and services will allow us to provide highly capable systems to achieve business objectives and stay ahead of the bad actors.

You will apply your advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, Gen-AI, and Graph-ML knowledge and experience to interact with stakeholders, identify new problems and opportunities, develop innovative propositions, contribute to intellectual property, and build and pilot first-of-its-kind model products.

Responsibilities:

Lead AIML (including GenAI and Graph-ML) solutions development, prioritizing areas for exploration and improvement, and reviewing in-development models for quality as they are being trained.
Prioritize AI features, models, and controls, engaging with product leaders and serving as AIML subject matter expert to drive tangible business outcomes.
Design and manage the model quality process, including both automated pipelines and manual review.
Evaluate new technologies including vendor solutions to drive best practices in incorporating third-party technologies in a responsible manner.
Industry and Academic Awareness: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in around AI and associated technologies in both academia and industry, integrating relevant advancements into our AIML strategy.
Business partner alignment: Work closely with business partners, external partners, and other cross functional teams to align on AIML requirements and show sense of urgency in delivering insights.
Technical Implementation: Translate research findings into practical solutions, exploring novel techniques, algorithms, and approaches that can be applied to real-world challenges, developing and optimizing AIML models and systems for real-world applications.
Effective Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
Participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, or a related field.
3+ years of NLP implementation experience in the industry including experience building, scaling, and optimizing training and inferencing APIs for deep neural networks.
5+ years of coding experience in languages such as Python, PySpark.
Strong exposure to open source/commercial LLM’s through technologies such as Hugging Face, OpenAI, etc.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A deep understanding of the GenAI landscape, including recent advancements and emerging trends including the responsible use of GenAI models.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and a track record of balancing technical decisions with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Client facing/consulting experience.
Experience in IT.
Contributions to AI/ML community through publications, open source contributions, articles, etc.

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other. Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.