Senior Data Scientist, Investing Data Science

Senior Data Scientist, Investing Data Science 🌟

Join Wealthsimple's mission to transform financial freedom for everyone! We're on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to bolster our Investing Data Science & Engineering (DSE) team. As part of Canada's largest fintech company, your insights will drive data-driven strategies that empower our over 4 million users, managing over $50 billion in assets.

🏢 About Wealthsimple:

• A leader in innovative financial services, our teamwork fosters a culture of collaboration, simplicity, and humility.
• Our DSE team comprises analytics engineers, data scientists, and software engineers, united by a passion for making an impact.

🔍 Role Overview:
In this pivotal role, you will champion data analytics to guide Wealthsimple’s product strategy. Your projects may include:

• Analyzing user behavior to uncover product interactions.
• Designing experiments to assess new features and enhancements.
• Using causal inference methods and machine learning algorithms for user segmentation and personalization.
• Developing robust data models and ensuring data quality.

🌐 What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams on high-priority initiatives.
• Construct integrated data models in cloud data warehouses to serve as primary analytics sources.
• Implement statistical techniques and machine learning models to solve real-world product dilemmas.
• Maintain software engineering best practices to ensure exceptional code quality.
• Translate business needs into actionable data models and analyses to elevate strategic decision-making.
• Embrace simplicity in problem-solving, taking ownership of your deliverables.

🛠 Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong business acumen with an intuitive product sense.
• Proficient in Python and SQL, with a solid grasp of libraries like Pandas, scikit-learn, and Jupyter.
• Deep understanding of statistics, both frequentist and Bayesian.
• Familiarity with essential machine-learning algorithms.

✨ We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders and adapts to changing priorities.
• Engages with a collaborative spirit, eager to teach and learn from others.
• Embraces lifelong learning and actively seeks feedback for growth.

💼 Why Join Wealthsimple?

• 🤑 Competitive salary with comprehensive health benefits and life insurance.
• 📈 Retirement matching plan.
• 🌴 Generous vacation policy with 20 vacation days and unlimited sick days.
• 📚 Professional development budget up to $1,500.
• 🛫 Work internationally for up to 90 days each year.
• 🌎 Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups to foster diversity.
• 💖 Wellness days off scheduled throughout the year.

Join our remote-first team and help shape the financial future for millions! ✨

💬 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Your unique experiences contribute to our success!

🔑 Accessibility Statement:
We aim to provide an equal opportunity for candidates. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know so we can support you.

Ready to make a difference? APPLY TODAY! 🚀