Analyst/Consultant, AI/ML Models - Financial Engineering & Modeling

Overview

This opportunity is with Deloitte in Toronto, Ontario, for a full-time permanent or contract position focused on AI/ML models within financial engineering and modeling. The role sits in a hybrid work arrangement and is part of Deloitte’s Risk, Regulatory & Forensics practice, supporting financial services clients with complex quantitative challenges.

About Deloitte

Deloitte’s purpose is to create meaningful impact by helping people, organizations, communities, and countries thrive through a stronger future. As Canada’s largest professional services firm that is fully Canadian-owned and operated, Deloitte works with clients to help build confidence, enable smart capital deployment, and support trusted social and economic institutions.

The firm emphasizes a people-first culture with flexible benefits, practical well-being support, and opportunities to learn from experienced specialists through mentoring and hands-on coaching.

Role summary

In this position, you will advise financial services industry clients on quantitative and analytical matters, drawing on advanced technical expertise and access to Deloitte’s global network of specialists. The work involves helping clients approach complex issues with greater confidence and identifying practical solutions to high-stakes challenges.

You will also contribute to the development, validation, and review of large language models using recognized industry practices. In addition, you may work across related analytical areas such as credit modeling, forecasting, stress testing, and customer behavior modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support financial services clients in addressing quantitative and analytical problems with sound technical guidance.
• Develop, assess, validate, and review LLMs in line with current industry standards.
• Explore and contribute to adjacent analytical work such as credit risk modeling, forecasting, stress testing, and customer behavior analysis.
• Create practical solutions for generative AI features and evaluate different models and toolchains through testing and benchmarking.
• Apply advanced technical and scientific reasoning to client-facing problem solving.

Requirements

• Prior experience in the AI/ML space.
• Working knowledge of NLP, LLMs, fine-tuning, model development, and deployment, including both extractive and generative use cases.
• Familiarity with current developments in LLMs and open-source ecosystems.
• Hands-on exposure to LangChain and RAG.
• Practical experience using Python and tools such as Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, or comparable statistical/machine learning frameworks.
• A PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking, careful attention to detail, and strong logical reasoning ability.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and the ability to learn technical or scientific concepts quickly with limited guidance.

Perks and benefits

• Access to flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that support well-being and connection.
• Mentoring and on-the-job coaching from subject matter experts.
• Eligibility for a bonus program.
• Competitive base pay with variable pay opportunities.
• $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits.
• $1,300 flexible benefit spending account.
• Firm-wide closure days known as Deloitte Days.
• Dedicated learning time through Development and Innovation Days.
• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Total rewards

The compensation range for this role is $56,000 to $84,000 for the Analyst level, or $68,000 to $102,000 for the Consultant level. Employees may also be eligible for a bonus program. Deloitte states that pay is benchmarked regularly across roles, industries, and levels, with an approach focused on rewarding individual strengths and contributions.

Inclusion and accommodations

Deloitte welcomes applications from qualified candidates across Canada and encourages people with disabilities, Indigenous candidates, and candidates from the Black community to apply. The organization supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through its AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, and BlackNorth Initiative.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, including alternative formats, accessible meeting rooms, or other support, you can request them through the company’s dedicated accessibility contacts. Questions related to careers for Indigenous peoples can also be directed to the Indigenous careers contact.

Application review

Applications are reviewed using Deloitte’s Global Talent Standards to ensure consistency. The recruitment process combines human screening with responsible AI-assisted technology to help identify relevant skills and qualities while protecting privacy.

Location context

The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, with all available locations listed as Toronto, ON.

Additional information

Posting start date: 5/29/26. Job type: Permanent. Reference code: 133514. The role is part of Deloitte Canada’s broader commitment to reconciliation, sustainability, and respect for Indigenous communities and territories.