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Description

Join RBC Capital Markets' AI & Digital Engineering team as a Senior AI Engineer to lead the strategic direction of AI and emerging technologies. This role involves driving innovation across global financial markets, mentoring teams, and influencing executive stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Define and execute the AI technology roadmap, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.,Lead thought leadership initiatives in financial technology.,Design and oversee the development of enterprise-grade AI/ML systems focusing on scalability, security, and compliance, with an emphasis on Generative AI, NLP, and blockchain applications.,Collaborate with senior leaders, data scientists, engineers, and business units to translate challenges into AI strategies.,Mentor junior team members and foster innovation.,Lead feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and R&D efforts for emerging technologies, integrating cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and cloud-native solutions (AWS/GCP/Azure).,Ensure robust deployment and optimization of AI pipelines, championing MLOps and DevOps best practices.,Communicate technical visions and project outcomes to C-suite executives, clients, and regulators, representing RBC at industry conferences.,Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.,Significant related experience in AI/ML engineering, including leadership or architectural roles, with a proven track record of delivering production-scale AI solutions, ideally within finance or related industries.

Ideal Candidate

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative field preferred.,AWS/GCP/Azure AI certifications, CFA, or FRM a plus.

Minimum Education

Advanced Degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative field

Hard Skills

Machine Learning (ML)
Generative AI (LLMs, diffusion models)
NLP
Computer vision
Python
C/C++
Java
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Hugging Face
Blockchain (smart contracts, decentralized finance)
Cloud-native AI deployment (Kubernetes, serverless)

Soft Skills

Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Mentorship
Cross-Functional Influence
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication

Work Hours

40 hours/week

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexible benefits
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid-time off

Special Commitments

Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.

About the Company

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Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

Purpose-driven
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Innovative
Collaborative
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