Lead Machine Learning Engineer - AI Innovation Teams
Fitch GroupToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted January 14, 2026
180000 - 230000 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.
Job Description
We're seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI Innovation teams in Toronto and build breakthrough ML systems that will redefine how credit analysis happens and how global financial markets consume insights.
Requirements
- 12+ years of professional experience building production AI/ML systems
- Strong proficiency in Python, ML algorithms, and modern ML frameworks
- Proven track record of delivering advanced generative AI and ML solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field (Master's or PhD is strongly preferred)
- Production ML engineering excellence
- Leadership and people management
- Innovation and experimentation mindset
- Outstanding collaboration and communication
Benefits
- Ground-floor ML leadership with enterprise resources
- Build breakthrough ML systems that matter
- Access to cutting-edge ML infrastructure and research
- Toronto as Fitch's AI center of excellence
- Shape ML governance and standards for an organization
- Real production impact with sophisticated ML challenges
- Accelerated career trajectory in AI leadership