Data Scientist
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Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requisition ID: 238180
We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance team by exploring advanced data analytics machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. The primary focus will be maintaining using developing and optimizing large jobs. Examples of tasks would include integrating new datasets into our processes reducing runtime error rates reducing predictive error rates configuring and organizing new builds.
Is This Role Right for You In this role you will:
Ensure processes run smoothly and properly
Improve existing processes
Write code in Scala SQL Python and Bash
Run ad-hoc queries on massive datasets
Analyze model outputs with a critical view to model purpose and stakeholder feedback
Provide technical expertise and support in the investigation and resolution of AML and compliance-related issues emphasizing AI model outputs
Work collaboratively with a talented team of data scientists
Communicate ideas and insights to peers managers and stakeholders to understand model objectives and seek out opportunities for improving processes
Work closely with stakeholders to understand model objectives and seek out opportunity for improving processes
Do You Have the Skills
Spark and scala experience are essential
Strong Python with familiarity in core data science libraries such as Pandas and Numpy
Version control familiarity is required
Linux and HDFS experience are required
Experience with sk-learn pytorch or spark-ml is an strong asset
Knowledge of Money Laundering Trading and Crime are strong assets
Strong understanding of advanced modelling techniques and underlying mathematical fundamentals is an asset
Spanish as a language is an asset
Masters or PhD degree in a STEM field with experience on modelling projects and code development
OR
Bachelors degree in a STEM field with experience on modelling projects and code development
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data science or a related field preferably within the financial services industry
Whats In It for You
Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan.
An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.
You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance; you will be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.
At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Scotiabank is one of the leading foreign banks serving large national and multinational corporations in the U.S. through its Global Banking and Markets, Global Transaction Banking and Wealth Management business lines.
