$45 - $55 Toronto or Markham hybrid (two days onsite), this opportunity is with a leading financial institution. The team is seeking a Data Scientist, specifically a Business Information Management Analyst, for an initial six-month engagement with the possibility of extension. The role focuses on Python, SQL, machine learning methodology, model performance analysis, model governance, Databricks and PySpark. The main feature of this opportunity is the chance to work at the intersection of data science, fraud prevention and enterprise model governance without being limited to routine data manipulation or model building. You will evaluate third-party machine learning models that help verify customer identity, translate complex technical documentation into explicit internal standards, and present your findings to stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitatively strong analyst who enjoys understanding how models work, challenges their performance and communicates technical concepts clearly.

Contract

Duration

6 months (extension possible) Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field 2+ years of experience in analytics, data science, model governance, model risk,



fraud analytics or financial crime analytics Strong Python and SQL skills Practical understanding of machine learning methodology Experience with classification, regression, ensemble methods and anomaly detection Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with Databricks and PySpark Exposure to model validation, model risk management, compliance or audit Banking, financial services or other regulated-industry experience Familiarity with customer identity verification, fraud detection or access management models What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

40% Python, SQL, Databricks, and PySpark 35% Machine learning 25% Model documentation, governance and third party vendor model review Daily Responsibilities

35% Hands On Duties 25% Management Duties 40% Team collaboration The Offer

You will receive the following benefits: Statutory Vacation Holiday Pay Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

📌 Data Scientist II (Winnipeg)
🏢 Kelly Services
📍 Winnipeg