Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence

Pay Details:

156,500 - 183,500 CAD

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview:

What does TD Analytics, Insights and Artificial Intelligence stand for? For starters, we believe in visionary leadership and insights.

We believe in the talent we grow to better serve our clients, and we know, many of the ground-breaking discoveries and products that represent the future at TD, can all be driven with data, with a strong focus on AI.

Job Requirements:

As a Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, you will lead a high-performing team of AI/ML professionals and provide technical leadership across the advanced analytics and machine learning function. You will be responsible for:

• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of applied machine learning scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Leading the conceptualization, design, and delivery of AI/ML systems to solve complex business and enterprise-wide problems.

• Providing thought leadership and developing innovative methodologies and techniques in AI/ML.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Machine Learning Engineers and research scientist, data scientists, and business stakeholders to build and implement cutting-edge analytic solutions.

• Translating business objectives into scalable technical solutions and delivering enterprise-level insights.

• Acting as a business partner to guide and prioritize strategic initiatives and analytical needs.

• Driving continuous improvement through monitoring systems, feedback loops, and trend analysis.

• Ensuring compliance with internal and external governance, risk, and regulatory requirements.

• Championing a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning within the team.

Qualification:

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science).

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience, including post-graduate work in AI/ML or related fields.

• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams, with a focus on mentorship and performance development.

• Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

• Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Extensive understanding of business operations and enterprise-level analytics.

• Experience working with large-scale data systems and advanced machine learning techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to provide specialized knowledge and guidance across multiple domains of machine learning.

Inclusion:

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver lege