Join RBC Borealis as an AI Engineer Lead within RBC Capital Markets' AI & Digital Engineering team. You will shape the strategic direction of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, reporting directly to the Head of AI & Digital Engineering. Your role involves driving innovation across global financial markets, mentoring high-performing teams, and influencing executive stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the AI technology roadmap, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Design and oversee the development of enterprise-grade AI/ML systems, emphasizing scalability, security, and compliance, with a focus on Generative AI, NLP, and blockchain.
- Collaborate with senior leaders, data scientists, engineers, and business units to translate complex challenges into actionable AI strategies.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of innovation.
- Lead feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and R&D efforts for emerging technologies.
- Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and cloud-native solutions like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Ensure robust deployment and optimization of AI pipelines, championing MLOps and DevOps best practices.
- Communicate technical visions and project outcomes to C-suite executives, clients, and regulators.
- Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services.
What We're Looking For
- Significant related experience in AI/ML engineering, including leadership or architectural roles, with a proven track record of delivering production-scale AI solutions.
- Experience within finance or related industries is ideal.
- Deep expertise in Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models), NLP, and computer vision.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with C/C++ or Java.
- Hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
- Blockchain knowledge (e.g., smart contracts, decentralized finance).
- Experience with cloud-native AI deployment (Kubernetes, serverless).
- Ability to align technical innovation with business outcomes and regulatory constraints.
- Experience influencing organizational strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, mentor talent, and drive cultural change.
- Strong understanding of capital markets, risk management, and financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank).
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative field.
- AWS, GCP, or Azure AI certifications, CFA, or FRM.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, C/C++, Java
- Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face
- Specialties: Blockchain
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure
Team & Environment
You will be part of RBC Capital Markets’ AI & Digital Engineering team, reporting directly to the Head of AI & Digital Engineering.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary of $225,000 - $300,000.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including a 401(k) with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- 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.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK, New York, United States of America.
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth. We strive to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging, and opportunity for all.
