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Location
Toronto
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Contact:
Amelia Jones
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Contact email:
amelia@intelletec.com
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Job ref:
AJ21
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Startdate:
ASAP
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Consultant:
Amelia Jones
I am looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a leading Mission-Driven FinTech company that uses Machine Learning to plug the gaps in the American insurance industry.
Responsibilities:
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You will be adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for optimization and can leverage appropriate models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action.
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The team uses a variety of data mining and analysis methods, a variety of data tools, builds and implements models, develops algorithms, and creates simulations.
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You must be very comfortable writing production-ready code to include testing and maintenance infrastructure, and able to put models and analysis into production with no support from engineering.
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You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly as they corner opportunity.
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You can work independently, with little oversight or guidance.
Experience:
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Proficiency in either Python or R, and expertise in SQL.
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Experience working with AWS or another cloud-based computing platform.
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Experience and working knowledge of data infrastructure, pipelines, and advanced data manipulation.
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Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Looker (preferred), or any other industry tool such Qlik, PowerBI, Spotfire, etc.
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Excellent communication ability – you can explain your work in a way that anyone on the team can understand, and you can frame problems in a way that ensures the right question is being asked.
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Business Acumen – you are always eager to understand how the business works, and more specifically, how your work impacts the business.
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Enthusiastic yet humble – you are excited about the work you do, but you are also humble enough to embrace feedback – you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room.
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Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, data science or related field of study.
On Offer:
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Competitive base salary
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Impressive cash/stock bonus scheme
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Excellent benefits
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Flexible hours / WFH