Careers
Data Scientist
remote
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan .
contract . April 16, 2024
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan .
contract . April 16, 2024
Description
About Us
Irwin is one of the fastest-growing FinTech companies in Canada. We are based in Toronto and are a leading provider of capital markets-focused financial technology with a mission to seamlessly connect the world's capital seekers and allocators to make them more productive, innovative, and successful. Our flagship product, Irwin, is a software platform used by investor relations and investment banking professionals all over the world.
Your Impact
As a Data Scientist, you'll make an immediate impact by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights and solutions within a condensed timeframe. Leveraging advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms, you'll analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights and develop predictive models to address specific business objectives.
This role reports to the Director of Data and Research.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and identify key questions that can be addressed through data analysis.
- Utilize advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze large volumes of proprietary data and extract actionable insights.
- Develop predictive models and forecasting algorithms to anticipate future trends and opportunities.
- Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate the effectiveness of various strategies.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden patterns and relationships within the data.
- Monitor model performance and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborate with product development teams to integrate analytical insights into new and existing products.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in data science and recommend innovative approaches to enhance analytical capabilities.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, along with experience working with data manipulation and visualization libraries.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in finance or capital markets.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work directly with the management of a top Toronto-based start-up.
- An enthusiastic, fun, and encouraging work environment.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Flexibility to remotely work from home.
- Health benefits and internet allowance.
How We Hire
Hiring Process Overview:
Here's a brief breakdown of our recruitment process:
- Screening & Resume Review: Evaluate all resumes and responses.
- Initial Interview (30-45 min): Interview with the Director of Data and Research to assess your skills and fit.
We understand that the hiring process can be stressful, but we try our best to make it as respectful and enjoyable as possible. We value every candidate's time and believe that getting to know each other is an important aspect of the recruitment process.
Our people are what make Irwin, Irwin! They're passionate, mission-driven, accountable, humble and ambitious.
We take an inclusive and equitable approach, offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Irwin is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required.