Wealthsimple

Senior Data Scientist, Valuations

Job Description

The Valuations Data Science & Engineering team consists of data scientists with diverse educational backgrounds. The team is responsible for delivering state-of-the-art machine learning solutions and advanced analytics for all domains to support personalization and data-driven financial valuations at Wealthsimple. The team is staffed with seasoned data experts and well supported by product managers, software developers, and risk strategists.

We are hiring for a Senior Data Scientist for the Valuations DSE team. You will be responsible for building robust machine learning pipelines, conducting end to end experiments, and fortifying our data foundations. A successful candidate is able to blend expertise in experimental design, predictive modelling and software engineering while effectively communicating with stakeholders.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Going from 0 to 1 - Build and productionize machine learning models.
  • Design and execute product experiments to help improve Wealthsimple’s client experience.
  • Work with cross-functional teams within Growth, Product, Marketing, and Engineering.
  • Translate experimental results into products and solutionsSpearhead data modelling strategyEnsure models are well tested, documented and maintained.
  • Believe that simple is better, Occam's razor is your friendTake ownership and ship it; release incrementally and iteratively.
  • Teach and learn from your teammates. We value making others successful.

  • Requirements:
  • Deep experience in building end-to-end productionized machine learning pipelines.
  • Deep experience in complex experimental design (A/B tests, factorial design).
  • Strong technical skills in coding (SQL & Python) and statistical methods.
  • Comfortable with data modelling and software engineering best practices such as dbt, unit testing and version control.
  • Extensive experience with machine learning feature engineering.
  • Results-driven: keeping things as simple as possible to achieve the product goals and ship new new products.
  • Curiosity: willing to dive deep into product strategies and business context.
  • Able to build and maintain multi-functional relationships with various teams across the business.
  • Experience working in the risk management domain is a plus