Data Scientist III

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Job Description:

Job Title: R_1402859 Data Scientist III

Department Description:

The Data Science team consists of professional roles that provide consultative support with data & analytics-based business insights and/or solutions to guide decision making and/or strategic planning; it leverages and interprets data and analytical product to provide business specific or broad strategic insight by using a variety of analytics techniques and audience-specific communication skills. This area can also focus on gathering, analyzing and modeling all kinds of data to develop business insights or analytics solutions and generally involves the use of broad range of statistical and/or mathematical models/techniques and tools.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Science - Canadian Personal Banking, the Senior Data Scientist will enhance AI-driven insights in Power BI dashboards and maintain and develop complex ETL engines using Microsoft Azure and Databricks. This role requires expertise in data engineering, ETL pipelines, and query optimization, along with the ability to translate insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize AI-driven Power BI dashboards, focusing on implementing Power BI AI features such as automated insights and natural language querying, rather than developing brand-new machine learning models. Migrate legacy Tableau dashboards to Power BI while ensuring seamless connectivity with Azure-based metrics.
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex ETL pipelines and data processing workflows, leveraging Azure Databricks (PySpark) to improve efficiency, optimize query performance, and ensure the reliability of data integrations. Diagnose and troubleshoot slow queries and performance issues.
• Summarize insights for executive audiences and explain root causes and solutions to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear, actionable recommendations for business strategy. Present findings in an accessible manner through reports, dashboards, and presentations to drive informed decision-making.
• Translate business requirements into technical tasks, working closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, establish acceptance criteria, and accurately estimate the time and effort required for completion. Ensure technical solutions align with business goals and provide realistic timelines for implementation.
• Contribute as an individual contributor while actively engaging with senior and intermediate analysts in collaborative problem-solving, sharing expertise, mentoring junior analysts when needed, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Job Requirements:

• 5-10 years' experience in data science, analytics, and engineering.
• Strong expertise in Azure Databricks & PySpark as well as large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency in ETL pipeline development and query optimization.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including AI-driven analytics is required.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to derive insights, solve complex problems, and clearly communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Tableau (for migration) and Alteryx (legacy conversion) is a plus.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts is an asset, however the primary focus is on AI implementation rather than model development from scratch.
• Experience in Agile environments is preferred.

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Hybrid (2x per week in-office) at TD Terrace, 160 Front Street West, Toronto
• Individual contributor role with opportunities for leadership growth.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet