RBC · 1 day ago
AI Engineer Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $300K/yrRBC Capital Markets is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the AI & Digital Engineering team and shape the strategic direction of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The role involves driving innovation in financial markets, mentoring teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement AI strategies.
FinanceBankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute the AI technology roadmap, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements
Lead thought leadership initiatives to position RBC as an innovator in financial technology
Design and oversee the development of enterprise-grade AI/ML systems, emphasizing scalability, security, and compliance
Focus on Generative AI, NLP, and blockchain applications
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 (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Ensure robust deployment and optimization of AI pipelines, balancing technical rigor with business impact
Champion MLOps and DevOps best practices
Communicate technical visions and project outcomes to C-suite executives, clients, and regulators
Represent RBC at industry conferences and forums
Proactively address ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory considerations in financial services
Qualification
Required
Significant related experience in AI/ML engineering, including leadership or architectural roles, with a proven track record of delivering production-scale AI solutions, ideally within finance or related industries
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 with frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face
Blockchain knowledge (e.g., smart contracts, decentralized finance) and 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
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative field preferred
Strong understanding of capital markets, risk management, and financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank)
Preferred
AWS/GCP/Azure AI certifications, CFA, or FRM a plus
Benefits
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Paid-time off
Company
RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.46B2026-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.17B
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
Leadership Team
Graeme Hepworth
Chief Risk Officer
Kelly Bradley
Chief Human Resources Officer
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