Royal Bank of Canada

Staff Data Scientist (Global Security)

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

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Pyspark, Python, and Scala
  • Strong analytical abilities with a focus on Bayesian statistics
  • Expertise in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques
  • Familiarity with anomaly detection and statistical inference methods
  • Exposure to natural language processing (NLP) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop approaches to solve complex, ambiguous problems
  • Build and optimize advanced statistical models
  • Write maintainable, production-ready code with security in mind
  • Lead and mentor junior data scientists in their daily tasks
  • Manage multiple data science projects concurrently
  • Apply Bayesian statistics to tackle analytical challenges

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits and bonuses
  • Support for professional development through coaching
  • Opportunities to create a lasting impact
  • Work within a dynamic, high-performing team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Challenging work with opportunities for increased accountability
  • Build strong client relationships
  • Access to diverse career opportunities across various business segments
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Advanced data scientist who explores and analyzes datasets using pandas and Spark, conducting statistical inferences from basic parameter estimation to complex model building with sophisticated methods. Demonstrates strong command of Bayesian statistics and advanced statistical learning techniques while interpreting correlations and performing rigorous significance testing to distinguish meaningful results from noise. Transforms data across multiple formats including graph-based representations, applying critical thinking to solve ambiguous problems. Ships production-ready code with optimization and security considerations, leading PL08 data scientists in daily tasks while overseeing multiple projects and providing technical mentorship across teams.

What will you do?
  • Apply critical thinking to develop high-level approaches to vague problems.
  • Build complex statistical models using sophisticated parameter learning methods Write maintainable, optimized, and secure production code Ship code to production with optimization and security considerations
  • Lead junior data scientists in day-to-day technical tasks Oversee multiple data science projects simultaneously Apply strong understanding of Bayesian statistics to analytical problems


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have
  • Strong analytical abilities Strong understanding of foundational concepts
  • Min 3 years of hands-on experience with Pyspark, Python, Scala Focused on data science but NLP exposure will be recommended. Supervised/ Unsupervised Machine Learning, Anomaly detection, Bayesian statistics.


Nice to Have
  • Experience coming from Cyber security background.
  • Has a good understanding and implementation of LLM tools.
  • NLP experience


What's in it for you?

  • 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
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.


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Job Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Science, Decision Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Models, Teamwork

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:

2026-06-11

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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