Senior Data Scientist - Halifax

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

In this role, you will design and implement data science / machine learning solutions using RBC’s enterprise suite of AI and analytics tools.  The group specializes in taking full advantage of large data sets to explore and discover new insights that would have not been possible with traditional analytics.  Leveraging leading edge technologies and capabilities, the group applies Generative AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling techniques to help RBC improve data controls, understand the changing business environment, discover new growth opportunities, and determine where improvements can be made.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with key business partners and stakeholders to understand business objectives / opportunities and provide solutions that align to business needs.
• Prepare and analyze large and varied datasets (structured and unstructured) and develop data quality checks and controls.
• Develop and deploy Gen AI / ML solutions at scale, identifying the best approach given the strengths, limitations, and risks of various models and techniques.
• Work side-by-side with Data Engineers to automate data pipelines and configure the model inputs / outputs to align with overall solution architecture.
• Validate, measure, and document model performance in accordance with business and stakeholder requirements.
• Leverage visualization tools / packages to story-tell and to convey data-driven insights with actionable recommendations to business partners, key stakeholders, and executives.
• Quickly learn new methods, tools and technologies presented in research communities to implement, adapt, and innovate.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have :

Nice to Have :

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

Flexible work / life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language)

Additional Job Details

Address :

175 WESTERN PKY : BEDFORD

City : Bedford

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Posted Date : 2025-12-19

Application Deadline :

2026-02-20

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

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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