Job Title
Data Scientist
Are you driven by data innovation and eager to contribute to a company whose mission is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Data Scientist, you will be at the center of transforming business needs into analytical solutions that drive measurable value across our Group Benefits and Retirement Solutions sector. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Data Scientist, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
- Deliver end-to-end analytical solutions, contributing to the full project lifecycle from problem framing with business partners to model deployment and adoption.
- Explore, prepare, and validate data rigorously, including feature engineering, model testing, and post‑deployment monitoring.
- Apply rigorous, explainable methods appropriate to a regulated industry environment.
- Work directly with business partners to proactively surface opportunities where data science can create measurable business value.
- Coach junior team members and contribute to raising the technical level of the team.
- Stay current on AI and data science trends through self‑directed learning.
- Collaborate with data engineering and infrastructure teams to ensure proper integration and maintenance of solutions.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Possesses insurance or financial services knowledge, ideally in risk, pricing, claims, or underwriting environments.
- Demonstrates proven end‑to‑end delivery from problem framing to deployment.
- Is proficient in Python or R and SQL.
- Has exposure to GenAI, NLP, or modern machine learning frameworks (asset).
- Brings 5+ years of experience in data science, actuarial science, or a related domain.
Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
- Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Company
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date2026-05-08Company OverviewiA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
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