Senior Director, Wealth AI Advisor Assist (Canada)

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Wealth Management seeks a Sr. Director for their AI Advisor Assistant program. This role involves driving the strategic design and implementation of innovative AI solutions that enhance the capabilities of over 6,000 wealth management professionals globally. You will lead a talented team, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning technologies to deliver impactful insights and products. Join a dynamic and collaborative environment that values growth, inclusivity, and making a difference in the financial services sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of wealth management through cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

World-class training program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for challenging work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading high-impact machine learning solutions.
• Proven experience across the entire development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of AI capabilities.
• Provide leadership to a team of AI researchers and engineers.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python (Programming Language)

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Predictive Analytics

Big Data Management

Data Mining

Statistical Analysis

Decision Making

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Wealth Management Data & AI is responsible for delivering a global data foundation and innovative AI capabilities across all of Wealth Management’s global businesses. Central to the AI roadmap is an AI powered Wealth Advisor Assistant that will deliver differentiated AI capabilities to over 6,000 wealth management professionals.

As the Sr. Director, Wealth AI Advisor Assist, you will be responsible for driving the strategic design, management, and implementation of this multi-year, high impact program. You will leverage best in class GenAI, AI, and ML capabilities to deliver new insights and capabilities with global reach.

What will you do?

• Lead the definition, discovery, and roadmap development for a series of AI & GenAI capabilities in WM Canada, US, and Europe, including products for time liberation and direct value generation

• In collaboration with regional Data & AI leads, deliver both foundational capabilities and customized products supporting advisors each WM region

• Assist in the adoption of AI and a culture of data driven decision making across WM

• Provide leadership and guidance to a small team of highly qualified AI researchers and engineers, ensure time is allocated for personal development and growth. In addition, manage workload across the team to ensure a set amount of time is allocated to drive new and innovative product work

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Master’s Degree in computer science or related technical field

• 5+ years of experience leading high-impact machine learning solutions in a product-centric environment

• Proven experience across the entire development lifecycle, including prototyping, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and productizing

• Ability to lead and develop AI researchers and engineers through executing on enterprise product builds

• Strong foundation in ML & GenAI

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with Wealth Management

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

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Job Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), 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:

2025-05-06

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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