Lead AI/ML Scientist

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an AI Innovation Specialist to support the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for Wealth Management. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML, be proficient in Python and SQL, and possess a Master's degree in a relevant field. This full-time opportunity includes a blend of responsibilities from technical testing to fostering innovation within the team. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive total rewards program.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML/data science.
• Experience driving AI innovation process independently.
• High proficiency in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Support development of innovative AI solutions for Wealth Management.
• Monitor AI landscape and Wealth Management industry.
• Ensure AI innovation is responsible and fair.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Machine Learning (ML)

Python for Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Data Science

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Big Data Management

Predictive Analytics

Artificial Intelligence Algorithms

Data Mining

Education

Master’s degree in computer science, statistics, AI/machine learning, physics, mathematics

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Job description

Job Description

What will you do?

AI Innovation and Incubation

• Support the development of innovative AI solutions for Wealth Management investment advisors and their clients
• Quickly assess, test and validate external and internal data, APIs, models and solutions and do rapid prototyping
• Technical feasibility testing, idea validation, creating MVP models for further work and enhancement
• Help foster culture of innovation within the WMC Data and AI team, encouraging creative thinking and exploration of new ideas
• Champion a test‑and‑learn approach, promoting experimentation and the use of data to drive decision‑making

Partnership for POC development and scaling up

• Define the path for a successful AI POC to be developed and scaled by the partners
• Manage close partnership and collaboration with our partners for development, implementation and user adoption

Technology monitoring and research

• Monitor AI landscape and Wealth Management industry for emerging technologies and novel AI solutions, including LLMs and agentic AI, to assess feasibility of integrating them into our AI solutions
• Fundamental research on new technologies and evaluation of potential tech partnerships

Responsible AI

• Ensure AI innovation is responsible, fair, and aligned with RBC WM ethical standards
• Identify potential bias, data gaps, review prompt quality
• Other responsibilities as required

What do you need to succeed?

• Passion for suing machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI to solve business problems and fulfil business expectations and needs
• 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML/data science
• Master’s degree (or similar) in computer science, statistics, AI/machine learning, physics, mathematics, or another quantitative field
• Experience driving AI innovation process independently, including business need identification, solution architecture design, data integration and analysis, model development, training, evaluation and validation
• High proficiency in Python, SQL and expert knowledge of common data science packages and experience with cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and business audiences
• Knowledge of financial services and wealth management is a plus

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• A world‑class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Artificial Intelligence Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Ideation, Innovation, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python for Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-05

Application Deadline: 2025-12-19

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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