Data Scientist II

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence

Pay Details:

$76,800 - $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:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Data Scientist II, Analytics and Insights, Financial Crimes will use an analytics-focused approach to uplift the Bank's Financial Crime mitigation, detection, and investigation programs.

You'll be part of a group of diverse, inclusive, and collaborative Data Scientists & Analytics Specialists, taking an integrated approach as you build relationships with business owners and internal partners in TD. With your deep knowledge of the business world, its organizational makeup, and practices, you'll develop key insights to address their rapidly growing data and information needs, business objectives and opportunities for improvement.

Your pod will be integral in the delivery of ongoing analytics projects as well as comprehensive ongoing support. Most importantly, you will drive to execute with speed and precision and help bring TD into the future of business.

As the Data Scientist II, Analytics and Insights, Financial Crimes you will:

• Create Financial Crime mitigation strategies based on advanced analytics approaches
• Develop analytic solutions to support insight generation that align to strategy and drive shareholder value
• Lead large complex analytics projects to identify opportunities to further optimize our current product suite through self-initiated insights
• Present insights back to leaders and business partners to drive strategic improvement
• Review and/or build the presentation of insights back to executive leaders/business partners to drive strategic improvement
• Collaborate with business partners to shape and prioritize ad hoc analysis
• Use data systems and various sources to ensure team is equipped to formulate well-defined solutions to solve business problems
• Create the development and ongoing analysis for a business line or functional area employing both internal and external data from various sources

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong ownership mentality, proactive attitude, and ability to get things done
• Demonstrated passionate analytical thinker with track record of delivering business impact and results through developing and executing on innovative analytics solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a history of using data to understand not only what is happening, but why it is happening, and what can be done to resolve the issue
• Ability to use predictive analytics, customer segmentation, and sensitivity analysis to develop detailed business cases and explain business value of projects
• Ability to translate complex problems and solutions into a simple story, tailored to executive audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques and adapting to the evolution within the financial services industry
• Understanding of products and strategies to challenge business cases and analyses
• Capable of working in and across teams, leading partners and aligning leadership – including proven teamwork and ability to build deep relationships with diverse business partners
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and run multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong understanding of test and experimental design (Test and Learn)
• Aspirations to build in-depth industry knowledge, including current big data trends and challenges globally

Technical Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in analytics, data science and/or consulting, ideally in an influencing or advisory capacity
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical tools such as, Python and SQL
• Broader knowledge of other analytical tools are considered an asset such as PySpark, Databricks environment(s), and SAS
• Demonstrated knowledge in some of the following areas:
  • Statistical modeling (OLS regressions, hypothesis testing, logistic regression etc.)
  • Ensemble models (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting trees, Bayesian Inference etc.)
  • Data visualization and storytelling in Tableau
  • Operational process excellence
• Educational Requirements/Accreditations:
• Advanced university degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or other analytically based discipline, preferably at a bachelor's degree or above or equivalent work experience

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 deliver legendary customer experiences to 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 the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

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. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

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.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

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
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet