Wealthsimple Technologies

Sr Data Scientist, Growth Product

Wealthsimple Technologies1 months ago
Location

Remote (Canada)

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 151,200 – 189,000

Level

Senior

Role

Data Scientist

Posted

Feb 17, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Wealthsimple is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for its Growth Product team to drive product-led growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize client onboarding, consolidation, and engagement strategies across the company's fintech platform.

What you'll do

Product Analytics Partnership: Serve as the dedicated data science partner to the Consolidation product team, driving analytics and modeling for product-led growth across onboarding, activation, and asset consolidation processes.
Experimental Design: Design and analyze rigorous product experiments using A/B testing, non-inferiority tests, and causal inference methods to measure impact on key growth metrics.
Machine Learning Integration: Develop and incorporate machine learning models for personalized recommendations and value propositions into product workflows.
Funnel Analysis: Create comprehensive product analytics to understand client journey, tracking key milestones and identifying opportunities to accelerate user progression.
Data Infrastructure: Create and maintain data models, dashboards, and monitoring systems for consolidation KPIs with a focus on data quality and efficiency.

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesAdvanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and modeling
Data ToolsHands-on experience with data pipeline tools like dbt and Airflow
Experimental MethodsExpert-level knowledge of experimental design, A/B testing, and causal inference techniques

Education

Educational BackgroundAdvanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field preferred

Experience

Professional Experience5+ years in data science, decision science, or similar quantitative role with product domain expertise
Industry PreferencePrior experience in fintech, growth, or product-led growth data science is highly advantageous

Skills

Required skills

Product AnalyticsDeep understanding of user funnels, activation metrics, and translating product usage data into actionable insights
Stakeholder CommunicationExceptional ability to communicate complex analytical findings to product managers and senior leadership
Experimental DesignExpertise in A/B testing, non-inferiority tests, factorial designs, and statistical analysis

Nice to have

Fintech ExperienceBackground in financial services or fintech product development
MentorshipExperience in mentoring or coaching junior data scientists

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 151,200 – 189,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Benefits

Comprehensive top-tier health insurance and life insurance coverage

Retirement Savings

Long-term group savings plan with employer match through Wealthsimple for Business

Time Off

20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days annually

Remote Work

Option to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year

Diversity and Inclusion

Employee resource groups supporting various communities

Interview process

  1. 1
    Application Review — Initial screening of resume and application using AI-assisted tools
  2. 2
    Initial Screen — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess candidate fit
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical skills, experimental design, and data science approach
  4. 4
    Hiring Manager Interview — Detailed discussion of product strategy, team fit, and role expectations
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Final round with senior leadership and potential team members
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Wealthsimple Technologies

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Wealthsimple Technologies is a Canadian financial technology company that provides automated investing and personal finance management solutions to consumers. The company offers a range of digital wealth management products, including robo-advisor investment accounts, tax-free savings accounts, and financial planning tools designed to make investing accessible and affordable for everyday people. Wealthsimple operates in the fintech and wealth management industry, serving millions of users across multiple countries with a mission to democratize access to financial services.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2014wealthsimple.com/en-ca

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonSQL
Frameworks
Machine Learning Frameworks
Databases
Data Warehousing
Tools
dbtAirflow
Other
Visualization Tools
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