We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an innovative and experienced AI Scientist to lead the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions tailored for our banking operations. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced machine learning (ML), deep learning, and NLP techniques to drive insights, automate processes, and enhance our customer experience while ensuring compliance and security.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $135k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI and ML models to address banking challenges such as risk assessment, fraud detection, customer segmentation, credit scoring, and personalized banking services.
• Explore and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data to derive actionable insights.
• Build and optimize NLP models for chatbots, customer service automation, and document processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, operations, risk, compliance) to identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions.
• Conduct research on emerging AI trends and incorporate relevant technologies into the bank’s AI strategy.
• Ensure the interpretability and fairness of AI models, adhering to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Validate, test, and deploy models in production environments, maintaining their performance over time.
• Document models, methodologies, and processes for compliance and reproducibility.
• Provide technical training and support to internal teams as needed.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in developing AI/ML models in the banking or financial services domain.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, XGBoost).
• Expertise in NLP techniques, including transformers, BERT, GPT, and text analytics.
• Experience with data processing tools (SQL, Apache Spark, Hadoop) and big data ecosystems.
• Familiarity with AI governance, fairness, model interpretability, and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of banking operations, credit risk, fraud, AML, KYC processes is a plus.

Preferred, but not required:

• Relevant certifications in AI/ML or Data Science (e.g., TensorFlow, AWS Certified Machine Learning).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Prior experience working in banking or financial institutions on AI projects.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.