Research Director Toronto, Waterloo, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary

3 days ago

Waterloo, Canada Borealis AI Full time

RBC Borealis is looking for a Research Director to lead a group of machine learning researchers and engineers in delivering cutting-edge AI-based products for the financial services industry. As a key member of our organization, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to drive the effectiveness of your team, enabling them to deliver high-value business outcomes through the application of AI.

Your responsibilities include:
  • Develop and productize innovative AI approaches and novel intellectual property, driving business impact through research and development;
  • Engage with business partners to define AI solutions that meet business needs, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop effective solutions;
  • Provide technical leadership and scientific guidance to applied research projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and progress;
  • Foster a culture of innovation and growth, mentoring and leading a group of researchers and engineers to develop their skills and make meaningful contributions to RBC Borealis' research and development efforts;
  • Establish and promote Borealis as a thought leader in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, contributing to the company's reputation and visibility.
You're our ideal candidate if you have:
  • A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent qualifications;
  • 5+ years of experience in leading high-impact machine learning solutions in a product-centric environment;
  • Proven track record of managing high-performing teams of researchers, data scientists, and engineers to deliver machine learning (ML) projects and solutions;
  • Proven experience across the entire research and development lifecycle, from concept prototyping to production-ready solutions, with a strong ability to engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop tailored solutions;
  • Exceptional communication skills;
  • Strong foundation in machine learning (ML) concepts, including a deep understanding of ML algorithms, architectures, and techniques.
What's in it for you?
  • Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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