Are you a passionate Data Scientist ready to make an impact?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Data Scientist -Model Validation/Financial Crimes. This position involves supporting model health, monitoring, governance, and stakeholder engagement within a regulated environment, offering opportunities to work on innovative AI initiatives and advanced analytics projects.

Pay rate range (CAD): $57.42/hr- $68.90/hr

Responsibilities

Execute ongoing monitoring activities across a portfolio of production models using Python, SQL, Databricks, and PySpark

Analyze large datasets to evaluate model performance, stability, data quality, and operational outcomes

Investigate threshold breaches, data anomalies, and emerging risks; develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders

Support model onboarding, validation, reviews, updates, and remediation efforts

Maintain accurate governance documentation, including Model Development Reports and Monitoring Plans

Coordinate responses to validation, compliance, audit, and regulatory inquiries

Serve as a liaison between Business Owners, Model Vendors, Validation teams, and Technology partners

Facilitate governance discussions and ensure alignment across stakeholders

Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives with Python, SQL, and Databricks

Contribute to emerging AI and advanced analytics governance activities

Desired Skill-Set





2+ years of experience in data science, model governance, or related fields

Proficiency in Python and SQL

Hands-on experience with Databricks, PySpark, and large-scale data processing

Robust understanding of machine learning methodologies, including supervised and unsupervised techniques

Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Excellent documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Experience collaborating with Model Validation, Compliance, or Audit teams

Experience reviewing third-party vendor models

Prior banking, financial services, or institutional experience

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📌 Data Scientist - Model Validation/Financial Crimes (Toronto)
🏢 BeachHead
📍 Toronto