Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration for an 8-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Job Description:
This project involves leading the strategic migration of legacy SAS applications to a modern Python-based ecosystem. The role focuses on translating existing SAS scripts into Python, ensuring logic accuracy and performance optimization, and supporting the regulatory compliance and auditability of data processes.

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Responsibilities:
• Translate existing SAS scripts into Python for critical deliverables including IFRS9 Model, Risk Campaigns, and Reporting and Analytics.
• Ensure logic accuracy and functional equivalence while optimizing code for performance and maintainability in the Python environment.
• Execute simultaneous runs of legacy SAS and new Python processes to verify identical outputs and mitigate transition risks.
• Leverage advanced data mining techniques and statistical modeling methodologies within the IFRS9 and Risk Management domains.
• Create comprehensive data dictionary and establish end-to-end data lineage to support regulatory compliance and auditability.

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Mandatory Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of experience in SAS migration, data migration, with preference for candidates from financial institutions.
• Advanced SAS and Python expertise
• Proven SAS-to-Python migration experience
• Excellent technical documentation and communication abilities
• Proficiency in data profiling, validation, and quality assurance
• Strong understanding of IFRS9 modeling and credit

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in statistical background
• Financial institution background
• Data lineage mapping and data dictionary development expertise
• Experience with regulatory compliance in data management
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration – Assignment Length:
This is an 8-month contract position.

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Start Date:
ASAP.

Senior Data Scientist – Python/SAS Migration - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 4 days in the office.

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