Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Data Scientist, (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Information Technology
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field; PhD or Masters preferred.
  • 2-5 years of advanced programming experience (Python, PySpark) in machine learning model development.
  • Strong skills in data preprocessing, feature learning, and anomaly detection.
  • Critical thinking, strong documentation, and data sense required.
  • Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Understand stakeholder needs to create machine learning solutions in fraud, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
  • Design and develop comprehensive data pipelines from cleaning to model deployment.
  • Implement both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models and data mining methods.
  • Quickly assimilate new tools and methodologies from research to improve data products.
  • Collaborate across business units to innovate and optimize processes effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focusing on personal development and growth opportunities.
  • Ability to create a meaningful impact within the community.
  • Work in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment with a high-performing team.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
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WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and build solutions using advanced machine learning methods in the domains of fraud, cybersecurity, and data privacy
  • Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines: from data cleaning to model development to writing production level code
  • Implement supervised and unsupervised machine learning models, data mining methods, statistical analysis, and pipelines to prepare and integrate various data types and sources
  • Quickly learn new methods, big data tools and technologies presented in research communities to implement and adapt within our data products and models
  • Collaborate proactively with various business and operation units to design innovative solutions to optimize processes and deploy production-scale solutions
  • Work on challenging and research-based initiatives using advanced machine learning methods focusing on tangible outcomes


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have
  • At least an undergraduate degree (PhD. or Masters preferred) in a quantitative field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology etc.)
  • 2-5 years of experience with advanced programming skills (python, pyspark) and experience in developing machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised approaches; experience with data preprocessing, feature and representation learning, anomaly/outlier detection
  • Strong data sense, critical thinking, and technical documentation skills
  • A passion for simplifying and automating work, making things better, continuous learning, solving open-ended problems, improving efficiency, and helping others
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally to articulate, measure and solve issues


Nice-to-have:

Previous experience in cybersecurity/fraud domains
  • Experience with MLOps to build end-to-end pipeline and deploying models in production
  • Experience with graph analytics


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
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


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Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-03

Application Deadline:

2026-06-20
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

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Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, RBC offers positions that challenge your skills and fuel your ambition. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our job opportunities span across various functions and regions. Join us and be part of a team that values professional growth and diversity.

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
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