Risk Management - Applied Machine Learning Scientist, Model Validation Intern / Co-op (Summer 2026)

Description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Co-op and Internship opportunities allow you to gain valuable work experience acrossa number ofthe businessesat TD. You will work with experienced colleagues, receive world class training, and be part of a community of students across TD, where you will have an impact, grow asindividualand experience our culture of care.

Our Co-op / Intern Programming is offered with select Co-op and Internship roles and is designed to helpyou betterunderstand the TD business, build on critical career capabilities, and broaden your professional network. This program is designed to complement your on-the job experience and features :

Leadership talks with key Leaders from across the organization

Lunch andLearnson topics such as Innovation

Diversity and Inclusion and Personal Branding and so much more

TDModel Validation (MV) groupis responsible forthe independent review / validation and approval of models. The Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML) MV teamis responsible forthe validation of all AI / ML models such as Generative AI, Agentic AI, Deep Learning for Tabular Data, used across the Bank for various use cases.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Validate (review, test, and provide effective challenge) AI / ML models, particularly Generative AI, includingRAGand / or Agentic AI use cases.

Stay up to date with advancements in the field of Generative AI including major publications, important Large Language Models (LLMs),evaluationmetrics, technology stacks, and datasets.

Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We’reproud to work with a group of diverse colleagues. If you have relevant experience thatisn’tmentioned below, tell us about it in your resume or cover letter.

Currentlyenrolled in a Mastersdegree incomputer science, machine learning, engineering, statistics, mathematics, orrelatedfield.

Must be enrolled in aMastersdegree with the intent of going back to school at the start of your work term(requirement of all co-op / intern positions)

Experience with and strong knowledge of AI / ML methodologies including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Deep Learning, modern Natural Language Processing (NLP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Transformers.

Experience with Deep Learning and Generative AI technology stacks and libraries such asPyTorch,Tensorflow / Keras,LangChain / LangGraph,HuggingFace,Azure Databricks, AzureMLFlowetc.

Proficient in programming languagessuch asPython

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position requireswritingclean technical reports.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are hiring for our Montreal office and Toronto office

This position is a 4-month work term and willcommenceMay4th–August21st2026.

Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (maximum of 2 pages).

We welcome all applications; however, we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.

TD requires employees toresidein the country where the role islocated, irrespective of remote working arrangements

TD is committed to providing you with the best candidate experience and internship in these unique circumstances. As such, work location and start dates are subject to change.

We’redelighted thatyou’reconsidering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs and a competitive benefits plan,we’recommitted to providingthe supportour colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

Ifyou’reinterested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’llhave regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to anonline learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – andwe’re committed to helping youidentifyopportunities that support your goals.

Training and Onboarding

We’llprovide in-person training and onboarding sessions to ensure thatyou’vegot everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’llreach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to allapplicants by email or phone call.

HOURS

Monday-Friday, standard business hours

INCLUSIVENESS

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued,respectedand supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches / stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information :

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only) :

Maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec des employés ou des collègues qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français.