Data Scientist, Global AML Transaction Monitoring

rbc; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Career development

Zusammenfassung

RBC is seeking a Data Scientist for Transaction Monitoring in Toronto to develop and maintain AML/ATF monitoring solutions. The role focuses on identifying elevated risk, tuning models, and delivering actionable intelligence to support the Global AML program.

You will work with Python, SQL/Hive, and data visualization tools to present findings to senior leadership, while collaborating across business units and with audit, regulators, and model validation teams.

Qualifikationen

• Strong data, analytical, quantitative method and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python.
• Proficiency with SQL or Hive databases and GitHub.
• Strong capability in exploratory data analysis and feature development.
• Experience with data visualizations to elaborate model performance with Python.
• Knowledge of Banking products is a bonus (Cash Management, Equity, Fixed Income, Commodities, Derivatives, Wire, Electronic ACH, E-Transfer, etc.).

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and improve Transaction Monitoring solutions with data science techniques and related Model White Papers.
• Establish thresholds and parameters for monitoring solutions through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Present new monitoring solutions with clear visualizations to the Senior Manager, Global AML Transaction Monitoring Data Science.
• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and apply new technologies to AML Transaction Monitoring.
• Expand model coverage across Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Investor Services.

Kenntnisse

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Model development

Data visualization

Communication

Ausbildung

MBA or relevant subject

Graduate degree

Tools

GitHub

Hive

Jobbeschreibung

Data Scientist, Transaction Monitoring

As Data Scientist, Transaction Monitoring, you will develop and maintain an efficient and effective AML/ATF Transaction Monitoring program that considers regulatory expectations, industry trends and innovation opportunities. Utilizing sophisticated tools and techniques, you will also develop and tune new and existing solutions used to identify suspicious activity, analyze data to identify RBC clients who present an elevated level of risk (financial & reputational) and continuously look for opportunities to provide more relevant and valuable intelligence to the Global AML program.

What will you do?

• Develop, maintain, and improve Transaction Monitoring solutions with data science techniques as well as related Model White Papers for all Transaction Monitoring solutions
• Through quantitative and qualitative analysis establish thresholds and parameters used in monitoring solutions
• Present newly developed monitoring solutions with clear visualizations to the Senior Manager, Global AML Transaction Monitoring Data Science
• Identify opportunities in applying new technologies to AML Transaction Monitoring
• Expand Transaction Monitoring model coverage in Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Investor Services
• Manage independent reviews (auditors, regulators, Model Validation etc) of monitoring solutions
• Act as SME for data requirements used in Transaction Monitoring solutions
• Provide recommendations to the Senior Manager, Global AML Transaction Monitoring Data Science on any findings of model performance
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to prioritize development of monitoring solutions
• Collaborate with other Monitoring & Analytics teams to identify and remediate RBC risk exposure, and implement / tune transaction monitoring solutions as necessary to address risk
• Transaction monitoring innovation lead for new analytics/quantitative transaction monitoring methods and technologies

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Strong data, analytical, quantitative method and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python
• Proficiency and familiarity with different SQL or HIVE databases and GitHub
• Strong capability in exploratory data analysis and feature development
• Experience in using data visualizations to elaborate model performance with Python
• Understands project's needs and ability to translate these into detection models
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, and network analysis is a plus
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex concepts to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of Banking products is a bonus (Cash Management, Equity, Fixed Income, Commodities, Derivatives, Wire, Electronic ACH, E-Transfer, etc..)

Nice-to-have

• Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certification

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

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Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-10-14

Application Deadline: 2026-10-31

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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