Posted 2 days ago
Data Scientist – SAS-to-Python Migration
@ Infotek Consulting Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Infotek Consulting Inc. is hiring a contract Data Scientist / Senior Consultant to support a SAS-to-Python migration for a leading Canadian bank. The work centres on converting SAS financial risk models, including IFRS9 and credit risk analytics, into Python with validation and regulatory documentation. The role is hybrid, with 4 days onsite in downtown Toronto and 1 day remote.
Responsibilities:
- Convert SAS scripts and financial risk models into Python
- Run parallel testing and validation between SAS and Python
- Perform data profiling, statistical analysis and quality assurance
- Maintain data dictionaries and end-to-end data lineage documentation
- Support regulatory compliance, audits and knowledge transfer
Requirements summary:
- 5 to 9 years of relevant SAS migration or data migration experience
- Advanced proficiency in SAS and Python
- Strong understanding of IFRS9 modelling and credit risk analytics
- Experience with parallel testing, reconciliation and validation
- Proficiency in data profiling, quality assurance and lineage mapping
- Strong documentation, analytical and communication skills
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- 2026-11-08
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- 2026-11-10
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- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Data & analytics |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Statistics, Quantitative discipline |
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Infotek Consulting Inc.
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Data Scientist – SAS-to-Python Migration (Contract)
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
We are currently seeking an experienced Data Scientist / Senior Consultant to support a strategic SAS-to-Python migration initiative with a leading Canadian bank.
The successful candidate will be responsible for migrating legacy SAS applications to Python, with a focus on IFRS9 models, credit risk analytics, data validation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Convert existing SAS scripts and financial risk models into Python, ensuring accuracy and functional equivalence.
- Conduct parallel testing and validation to ensure consistent outputs between SAS and Python.
- Perform data profiling, statistical analysis, and quality assurance.
- Develop and maintain data dictionaries and end-to-end data lineage documentation.
- Support regulatory compliance, audit requirements, and knowledge transfer activities.
Required Qualifications:
- 5–9 years of relevant experience in SAS migration, data migration, or related technical roles.
- Advanced proficiency in SAS and Python, with proven hands-on SAS-to-Python migration experience.
- Strong understanding of IFRS9 modeling and credit risk analytics.
- Experience with parallel testing, data reconciliation, and validation.
- Proficiency in data profiling, data quality assurance, and data lineage mapping.
- Strong technical documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience within banking or financial services.
- Master's degree in Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
- Experience supporting regulatory or audit-driven financial modeling initiatives.
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