Data Scientist

Job Description

Data Scientist:
On behalf of our financial services client, Procom is searching for a Data Scientist for a 6-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto, Ontario office.

Data Scientist - Job Description:
This role involves managing existing models within the Consumer Reidentification and Access Management group. The successful candidate will ensure models remain compliant, effective, and sustainable throughout their lifecycle, while supporting various business lines and future projects.

Data Scientist - Responsibilities:
• Execute ongoing monitoring activities across a portfolio of production models.
• Use Python, SQL, Databricks, and PySpark to extract, transform, analyze, and monitor large datasets.
• Evaluate model performance, stability, usage, data quality, operational outcomes, and key monitoring metrics.
• Investigate model performance issues, monitoring threshold breaches, data anomalies, and emerging risks.
• Develop monitoring reports, dashboards, and executive-ready presentations for stakeholders.
• Act as the primary First Line representative for assigned models during model lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate responses to Model Validation, Compliance, Audit, and Regulatory inquiries.

Data Scientist - Mandatory Skills:
• 2+ years of experience in analytics, data science, model governance, or related fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience working with Databricks, PySpark, and large-scale data environments.
• Understanding of machine learning and AI model methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical model concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills.

Data Scientist – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience working with Model Validation, Compliance, Audit, or Regulatory partners.
• Experience working with third-party model vendors.
• Prior experience in a banking or financial institution.

Data Scientist – Assignment Length:
This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension or conversion based on business needs and performance.

Data Scientist - Start Date:
ASAP.

Data Scientist - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days in the office.

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.