Data Scientist at iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Build the future with us

Are you driven by analytical innovation and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Data Scientist, you will play a key role in advancing analytical practices and implementing artificial intelligence solutions within business processes.

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. The manager is seeking a Data Scientist capable of designing and deploying advanced predictive models to increase the team’s analytical impact. This role aims to strengthen the ability to address complex problems and deliver concrete AI solutions with a high level of autonomy. The implicit objective is to elevate the team’s analytical maturity and bring in a professional who can influence and effectively communicate insights to partners.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to apply innovative analytical solutions across various sectors.
• Develop artificial intelligence models and contribute to their operationalization using internal and external data to address concrete business needs.
• Communicate and simplify complex model concepts (methods, results, impacts) for diverse audiences.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends in data and advanced analytics, while promoting AI adoption within the organization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and share expertise to advance analytics practices and deliver large-scale AI-driven projects.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong analytical rigor, ability to solve complex problems, and skill in effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Stands out for their proficiency in Python or other data science programming languages (R, SQL, etc.), as well as their knowledge of the Databricks platform (an asset).
• Demonstrates strong autonomy in project management along with the ability to handle complex data and apply predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Is recognized for their excellent communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and strong interest in artificial intelligence, particularly large language models and generative AI.
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in data science, including hands-on experience with key machine learning methods (regression, classification, decision trees, random forests, etc.), and holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field (a master’s degree is an asset).
• Advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves using English-based tools, preparing presentations in English, and attending training sessions conducted in English on a weekly basis.

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!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

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!