Senior AML Data Scientist: Transaction Monitoring

ODAIA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards program

Coaching and development opportunities

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for Global AML Transaction Monitoring in Toronto. You will develop and tune AML–ATF monitoring models, identify suspicious activity, and analyze data to assess client risk, aligning with regulatory expectations and enterprise standards.

You will collaborate across Monitoring & Analytics teams and with business partners to enhance the monitoring program, apply new technologies, and deliver valuable intelligence for the Global AML program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience conducting in-depth data analytics.
• University or Master degree in an analytical field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field).
• Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python and Scala/Spark.
• Proficiency with SQL, Hive databases and GitHub.
• Strong capability in exploratory data analysis and feature development.
• Understanding of AML and Financial Crime Fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills to explain model risk analytics to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to translate project needs into detection models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, tune, and maintain AML Transaction Monitoring ML and rule-based solutions.
• Develop new AML Transaction Monitoring solutions using data science techniques.
• Create model validation-ready documentation and monitoring methodology.
• Document model performance metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Director to prioritize monitoring solution development.
• Coordinate with Monitoring & Analytics teams to address risk.
• Work with business partners to improve effectiveness of monitoring program.
• Explore new technologies for AML analytics and stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Python

Scala/Spark

Data Science

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Mining

Predictive Analytics

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

University or Master degree in an analytical field

Tools

SQL

Hive

GitHub

Python

Job description

RBC is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for Global AML Transaction Monitoring in Toronto. You will develop and tune AML–ATF monitoring models, identify suspicious activity, and analyze data to assess client risk, aligning with regulatory expectations and enterprise standards.

You will collaborate across Monitoring & Analytics teams and with business partners to enhance the monitoring program, apply new technologies, and deliver valuable intelligence for the Global AML program.