OverviewAbout the Data Scientist position:Data Scientists at Groupe d'analyse (Analysis Group) help design, implement and maintain creative solutions to high-profile business challenges in finance, economics and health care across multiple industries. To this end, Data Scientists are responsible for staying abreast of new developments in technology and data science, including generative artificial intelligence ("AI"), and communicating within the firm to help identify opportunities for cutting-edge tools, applications and data sources. Career development at Groupe d'analyse (Analysis Group) includes opportunities for growth in technical skills as well as in project management, analytical strategy and collaborative business development, depending on individual skills and interests, and with support and mentorship from senior staff.
Key Responsibilities:- Working with project teams to address data science and computing challenges.
- Identifying opportunities for leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance service offerings.
- Acting as a resource and participating in client engagements and research as part of the project team.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of computing tools, providing technical training and helping to grow the in-house knowledge base of the data science landscape.
- Acting as a generalist in data science projects, influencing the choice of technology and methodology.
Activities:- Conducting advanced statistical and mathematical analyses to address complex research questions and derive actionable insights that support client decision-making.
- Developing end-to-end data engineering and machine learning production systems for full stack data science projects.
- Using Natural Language Processing and generative AI to work with unstructured data (EMR, social media and other).
- Optimizing procedures for managing and accessing large databases (e.g., insurance claims, electronic health records, financial transactions).
- Creating interactive analytics portals and data visualizations (e.g., using R/ R-Shiny, Python/Flask, D3).
- Leveraging on grid and cloud computing environments, and developing software packages in R, Python, and other object-oriented languages.
- Establishing optimized procedures for repetitive or computationally intensive tasks.
Qualifications:- Master's degree with three years of relevant work experience required ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or other relevant scientific degree.
- Ability to apply advanced statistical and mathematical methods to address complex research questions, with a strong foundation in independent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Strong credentials and experience in working with both structured and unstructured data, along with data visualization skills, are required.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R is required, with project experience in either language.
- Familiarity with generative AI concepts (e.g., embeddings, vector search, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt design, tool calling, structured generation, and context management) and ability and interest in staying current with new and emerging developments.
- Practical experience designing, prototyping, or deploying AI agents, agentic workflows, or other generative AI powered solutions.
- Familiarity with online/cloud computing and storage platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is preferred, along with experience working within an HPC environment.
- Experience working within a Linux environment is a plus, as well as experience with Docker and front-end development using a JavaScript framework (e.g., Vue.js, Angular).
- Eagerness and ability to quickly learn new skills, analytical methodologies, and technologies to effectively support and contribute to project teams.
- Demonstrated experience working on project teams and collaborating with others.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Candidates must have valid post-graduation work authorization to join the firm. Groupe d'analyse (Analysis Group) will provide immigration support for such individuals, as appropriate under prevailing immigration and firm policy.
Due to continuous interactions with clients, experts, and coworkers from the United States and other English-speaking regions, English proficiency is necessary for this position. It is not possible to avoid this requirement because such interactions are fundamental to the company's operations and the performance of the position.
How to Apply:When submitting your application, please include a resume and cover letter.
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