Intern, Data Scientist - Fall 2026
About The Position
Capital One Canada is a data-driven tech company that focuses on customer-first solutions. We offer the advantages of a startup with the resources of a large company, encouraging curiosity and innovation. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to leverage model solutions for complex business problems. As a data savvy individual, you will use your skills to identify the best algorithm or model to solve the problem at hand. You will have the autonomy to take ownership and lead an end-to-end project, from problem identification to solution deployment. The Data Science team is involved in projects such as analyzing millions of transactions to predict fraud patterns using Python and PySpark, exploring new data sources to create predictive models, applying machine learning for financial risk models, optimizing search engine marketing with algorithms, and designing data pipelines and visualizations for model performance monitoring.
Requirements
- Will obtain a Bachelor’s degree or higher between January 2027 and September 2028.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
- Experience analyzing and manipulating large data sets using tools such as SQL or Python.
- Experience with statistical analysis and data mining using tools such as Python, R, SAS, Matlab, Stata, or SPSS.
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
- Experience in a Linux/Unix environment, with Git, AWS, or APIs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous intern experience.
Responsibilities
- Using Python and PySpark to analyze millions of transactions to understand and predict fraud patterns.
- Exploring new proprietary data sources and creating predictive models or customer behavior.
- Applying machine learning techniques to build financial risk models.
- Create and test algorithms to optimize search engine marketing.
- Design and develop data pipelines and visualizations to monitor model performance and data quality.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office.
- One-time Work From Home allowance.
- Head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.
- Full coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
- Up to $3000 in mental health coverage.
- Up to $5000 in tuition subsidies per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
