AI Scientist Generative AI & Agentic Systems (Hybrid)

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

34621

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

13-Aug-2026

Area(s) of interest: Business intelligence and data

Location(s): Montreal

A career as an AI Scientist on the AI Value Creation team at National Bank means acting as a subject matter expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and agentic systems. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the client experience, employee experience, and organizational performance by leveraging your expertise to develop innovative data-driven and AI-powered solutions.

Your job

• Design, train, and optimize machine learning models that address strategic business needs.
• Develop generative AI and agentic AI solutions using large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and multi-agent systems.
• Collaborate with business partners to identify value creation opportunities and translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain the technical components required to train, evaluate, deploy, and continuously improve AI solutions.
• Conduct rigorous assessments to ensure the performance, robustness, and reliability of models in production environments.
• Support and guide teams and partners in adopting AI best practices, governance frameworks, and risk management principles.

Your Team

The Data and Analytics Vice-Presidency brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to seize opportunities, stay at the forefront of technological innovation, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Personal Banking Data Management and Value Creation sector, you will join a team of seven colleagues and report to the Senior Director, AI Delivery. Our team stands out for its expertise in generative AI, collaborative mindset, and ability to rapidly transform business opportunities into value-generating solutions.

We strive to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable work schedule.

National Bank values ongoing development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to deepen your expertise and develop new skills throughout your career. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring opportunities are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience developing, training, validating, and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, or agentic systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for developing analytics and AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud environments and development tools such as AWS, Snowflake, Git, GitHub Copilot, and Jenkins.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary initiatives that combine technical expertise with business needs.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

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Artificial Intelligence Banking Problem Solving Statistics Storytelling Data-Driven Decision-Making Detail-oriented Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Innovation Intellectual Curiosity Collaboration

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

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