Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recrute Action Full time $114,400 - $124,160 per year
Data Scientist - Financial Services
Lead high-impact data analytics and digital innovation in internal audit within the insurance sector. This hybrid Toronto-based role blends Python, SQL, Tableau, machine learning, and audit insights. Collaborate globally, influence senior stakeholders, and drive audit digitization and automation.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $55-58 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $65-68 per hour.

• 11-month contract.

• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

• Hybrid schedule: daytime hours, 2 days in office

Responsibilities:

• Lead analytical project planning and execution for audit and advisory engagements.

• Scope and deliver analytics solutions to evaluate controls and business performance, including anomaly detection and risk indicators.

• Develop and execute data access plans in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.

• Create proof-of-concept solutions for process automation, continuous auditing, and advanced analytics.

• Apply programming, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization techniques to drive deeper audit insights.

• Contribute to audit strategy development and continuously improve audit processes through digital innovation.

• Build a robust knowledgebase by documenting business processes, systems, contacts, and data sources.

• Design and deliver training curriculum in SQL, Python, and Tableau for auditors.

• Engage with senior audit leadership and analytics networks to drive awareness and adoption of analytics solutions.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in data analytics, with strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Experience with Python data libraries including NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn.

• Strong data visualization skills using Tableau or Power BI.

• Demonstrated ability to apply descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics in audit or business contexts.

• Solid grasp of statistical techniques such as regression, clustering, and decision trees.

• Proven ability to communicate complex analytics through compelling visualizations and executive-level presentations.

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and influence in ambiguous environments.

• Advanced understanding of IT systems, data infrastructure, and internal controls.

• 2+ years of experience with NLP, LLMs, or generative AI, validated by a GitHub portfolio or equivalent.

• Familiarity with audit analytics tools (e.g., Arbutus, Alteryx, Dataiku, Archer) is a plus.

• Insurance or financial services experience is preferred.

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