Manager, AML Model Testing

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking an AML Model Testing Manager to support enterprise AML program testing, focusing on model code accuracy and reliability. You will design tests, validate logic, and document findings to ensure design compliance.

The role explores AI agent workflows to automate testing and establish QA in AI-enhanced environments. You will collaborate with the Testing Lead and senior stakeholders, develop testing plans, and ensure regulatory documentation standards are met while driving improvements

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SQL, SAS, Python and Dataiku for data processing and automation.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to design complex test cases.

Responsibilities

• Gather relevant test information and model white paper to understand design background and update context.
• Communicate with development team to understand testing requirements.
• Determine testing priorities, define scope and methodology, and develop a testing plan.
• Set up testing environment and develop testing programs.
• Conduct code logic validation and ensure adherence to standards.
• Design unit tests, covering normal, abnormal, and corner cases.
• Develop integration tests to ensure modules function together.
• Provide reasons for test failures with improvement suggestions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure all test cases pass.
• Prepare detailed test reports documenting methodologies, test cases, issues, and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal documentation standards.
• Evaluate applicability of AI tools in AML model testing.
• Explore AI Agent workflows to automate routine testing operations.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Python

Education

Post-secondary education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Engineering / CS

Tools

Dataiku

Job description

What is the opportunity?

In support of RBC’s commitment to maintaining a robust enterprise AML Program, the AML Model Testing Manager will support the ongoing AML model development testing process to ensure the accuracy and reliability of model code through comprehensive testing. This role will be responsible for reviewing model design/update context, conducting code logic/standard validation, designing unit/integration tests, providing actionable insights for improvement, and documenting all findings/recommendations to ensure the model logic correctness, and functionality as per design In Addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, this position will explore and advance the application of emerging AI technologies in AML model testing. The role requires exploring and designing AI Agent workflows to automate portions of testing work, while establishing appropriate quality assurance mechanisms to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing results in an AI-involved work environment.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

In support of RBC’s commitment to maintaining a robust enterprise AML Program, the AML Model Testing Manager will support the ongoing AML model development testing process to ensure the accuracy and reliability of model code through comprehensive testing. This role will be responsible for reviewing model design/update context, conducting code logic/standard validation, designing unit/integration tests, providing actionable insights for improvement, and documenting all findings/recommendations to ensure the model logic correctness, and functionality as per design In Addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, this position will explore and advance the application of emerging AI technologies in AML model testing. The role requires exploring and designing AI Agent workflows to automate portions of testing work, while establishing appropriate quality assurance mechanisms to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing results in an AI-involved work environment.

What will you do?

• Gather relevant test information and model white paper to understand the model’s design background and update context. Communicate with the development team to understand the testing requirements.
• Work with Testing Lead to determine the testing priorities based on business requirements, define the testing scope and methodology and develop a testing plan.
• Set up the testing environment and develop testing programs to use during testing.
• Use the model white paper as a guideline to conduct code logic validation, implementing coding standard checks, compare difference between code and documentation, ensuring the code adheres to best practices and passes an initial logic review.
• Design unit tests, covering normal cases, abnormal cases, and corner cases to verify that the code consistently produces correct results that meet business requirements under all circumstances.
• Develop integration tests as needed to ensure that different modules, components, or systems function correctly together.
• Provide reasons for test failures along with suggestions for improvement based on the testing results.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution and ensure the model passes all test cases.
• Prepare a detailed and well-structured test report documenting the testing methodologies, designed test cases, identified code issues, and corresponding resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal documentation standards.
• Evaluate the applicability of existing AI tools in AML model testing
• Explore AI Agent workflow implementations to automate routine testing operations, including code logic validation, compliance auditing, and intelligent unit test generation, thereby enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Explore how to define decision boundaries for AI Agents and establish triggers for human review checkpoints.
• Collaborate closely with Senior Manager and other stakeholders to align AML testing strategies with business needs.
• Stay informed of industry best practices in AML model development testing.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and robustness in AML model code testing.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Hands-on experience with SQL, SAS, Python and Dataiku for data processing, querying and automation.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to design complex testcases that covers all scenarios.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with machine learning or data science techniques.
• Practical experience using AI tools for code testing or software development

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

Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

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: 2026-01-20
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-19

Note:

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

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