Verafin – Senior Data Scientist

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Machine Learning Platform team, reporting to the Director – Software Development. In this role, you’ll help shape how we harness Nasdaq Verafin’s cloud-scale data to design and deliver analytics that power our financial‑crime‑fighting network, advancing solutions that detect and prevent fraud and money laundering for institutions worldwide!

You’ll fit right in if you’re data‑driven, curious, and collaborative, love working across teams and time zones, and get energy from tackling non‑routine analytical challenges that turn insights into meaningful product and business outcomes on a global scale!

What You’ll Do

• Analyze real and experimental data to derive quantitative insights
• Contribute to data science initiatives through the identification of problems, design of solutions, and development of prototypes used to validate outcomes
• Devise solutions for a variety of non‑routine analysis problems
• Work with talented, knowledge‑driven individuals and share your ideas across the team
• Assist with data‑driven decisions based on project outcomes
• Engage in continuous learning and knowledge exchange : ask questions, share expertise, and support team development.

What You’ll Bring

Nice to Have

This position will be located in St. John’s or Toronto, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in‑office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This posting will close on December 12th at 11 : 59 PM NST.

Kindly note that interviews and onboarding for this role are scheduled to begin in 2026.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well‑rounded rewards package that supports you and your family — inside and outside of work. Learn more on our Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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