Job Description
Build the future with us Do you enjoy turning data into practical solutions that transform the way people work? Join the Strategy and Analytics team within the Underwriting, Current Business and Claims Vice-Presidency, where advanced analytics and artificial intelligence are used to optimize underwriting and claims processes in individual insurance. As a Data Scientist, you will contribute to end-to-end innovation projects, from exploring new data sources to monitoring the performance of models in production. You will have the opportunity to prototype solutions, propose new approaches, and see the tangible impact of your work on operations and risk management. You will contribute to the development of statistical and machine learning models, generative AI prototypes, and automation solutions designed to optimize business processes. As a Data Scientist, you will be at the heart of our mission.
Work closely with business experts to understand their needs, design, test, and explain tailored solutions, and ensure they meet business requirements; Explore and analyze structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights and identify opportunities for modelling, automation, or the use of artificial intelligence; Contribute to the end-to-end development of models and AI solutions, from proof of concept to deployment, including data preparation, modelling or prototyping, results evaluation, and documentation; Collaborate with project, IT, and data teams to facilitate the integration and production deployment of developed solutions; Monitor the performance of solutions and models in production, identify data or model drift, and recommend improvements to optimize performance; Incorporate sound risk management practices into the development and evolution of solutions, particularly with respect to privacy, model risk, and responsible AI use; Contribute to the adoption of artificial intelligence by sharing your knowledge and identifying opportunities to leverage AI to improve ways of working.




We are looking for someone who:Has 2 to 6 years of experience in data science and a university degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or another relevant scientific field; Has knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry, an asset; Is proficient in Python and SQL, as well as various statistical and machine learning techniques; Has experience with Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, and Git; Has knowledge of Power Platform, an asset; Has experience developing solutions that incorporate generative AI or natural language processing, an asset; Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth; Flexible group insurance; Competitive pension plan; Vacation, well-being, and personal development days; Employee and family assistance program; Ergonomic office furniture program; Performance bonus; With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement autoOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here.

📌 Data Scientist (Canada)
🏢 IA Financial Services
📍 Canada