Data Scientist II — AML/CTF Analytics & Modeling

TD; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TD seeks a Data Scientist II in Mount Laurel, NJ, to collect data, apply advanced analytics, and build solutions guiding strategic decisions in AML/CTF. You will wrangle data, profile datasets, and visualize results for stakeholders.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, ML experience, and the ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relocation not specified; on-site presence in New Jersey is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; academic research experience may be considered equivalent to industry experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL coding
• Hands-on experience with advanced quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with LLM prompt engineering and performance evaluation is a plus
• Knowledge of financial crime, AML, sanctions screening, watchlist screening, or compliance risk analytics is a plus
• Awareness of Responsible AI and model governance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Understands business context and data infrastructure and translates business problems to viable data science solutions
• Visualizes insights from data to tell stories that inform decisions
• Collaborates with data engineers, analysts, software engineers and application developers to build scalable data science solutions
• Monitors model performance and drives continuous improvement
• Leads cross-functional initiatives ensuring risk and governance compliance

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

LLM prompts

AML knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Python

Job description

TD seeks a Data Scientist II in Mount Laurel, NJ, to collect data, apply advanced analytics, and build solutions guiding strategic decisions in AML/CTF. You will wrangle data, profile datasets, and visualize results for stakeholders.

The role requires strong Python/SQL skills, ML experience, and the ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relocation not specified; on-site presence in New Jersey is expected.