Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Data Scientist, (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in quantitative field (Ph.D. or Masters preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in advanced programming (Python, PySpark).
  • Experience developing machine learning models with supervised/unsupervised methods.
  • Strong data sense and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Support the deployment of AI/ML solutions in a team setting.
  • Transform and analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Validate and document model performance according to requirements.
  • Collaborate with business partners to derive insights.
  • Use visualization tools to present data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Strong leadership support for professional development.
  • Opportunities to make a significant impact.
  • Dynamic and progressive collaborative work environment.
  • World-class training program in financial services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Data Scientist on our Security Insights and AI team, you will contribute to building RBC's next-generation intelligent defense systems. You will design and deploy advanced machine learning solutions that anticipate and detect digital and cyber threats. Leveraging cutting-edge AI techniques, statistical modeling, and large-scale data analytics, you'll work to deliver enterprise-grade threat detection systems that automate complex security operations, accelerate our defensive readiness, and set new standards for digital protection and organizational resilience.

What will you do?
  • Support the development and deployment of statistical / AI / ML solutions, working in a team of data scientists and data engineers.
  • Collect, transform, and analyze large datasets (structured and unstructured) to extract insights, support model development, and enable predictive analytics.
  • Validate, measure, and document model performance in accordance with business and stakeholder requirements.
  • Collaborate with business partners to produce insights from business-defined requirements and hypotheses.
  • Leverage visualization tools/packages to story-tell and to convey data-driven insights with actionable recommendations to business partners and key stakeholders.
  • Quickly learn new methods, tools, and technologies.


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have
  • A passion for learning and solving problems
  • At least an undergraduate degree (Ph.D. or Masters preferred) in a quantitative field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology etc.)
  • 2 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
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally to articulate, measure and solve issues


Nice to Have
  • Experience with generative AI, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch), vector databases, and/or graph analytics.
  • Knowledge of the lifecycle of data science products from design to delivery.
  • Familiarity with concepts in cyber security


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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Job Skills
Actuarial Modeling, Big Data Management, Commercial Acumen, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language)

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:

2026-06-09

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30
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.

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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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