Computer Scientist Intern Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

What is the opportunity?

The GRM Data Scientist Intern is mandated to develop and maintain an efficient and effective AML/ATF Transaction Monitoring program that considers regulatory expectations, industry trends and innovation opportunities. Utilizing sophisticated tools and techniques the GRM Data Scientist Intern will develop and tune new and existing solutions used to identify suspicious activity, analyze data to identify RBC clients who present an elevated level of risk (financial & reputational) and continuously look for opportunities to provide more relevant and valuable intelligence to the Global AML program.

What will you do?

• Enhance AML Analytics solutions with advanced network analysis features
• Develop new AML Transaction Monitoring solutions with machine learning and data science techniques
• Explore Network Analysis techniques and methodologies and apply them to AML monitoring
• Present newly developed models with clear visualizations to the Director, AML Analytics
• Identify opportunities in applying new technologies to AML analytics
• Use and remain updated in AI-assisted workflows and tools and their applications in developing solutions
• Develop required documentation and monitoring methodology for models
• Provide recommendations to the Director, AML Analytics on any findings of model performance
• Collaborate with the Director, AML Analytics to prioritize development of monitoring solutions
• Collaborate with other Monitoring & Analytics teams to identify and remediate RBC risk exposure, and implement / tune transaction monitoring solutions as necessary to address risk
• Collaborate with business partners, industry peers and external vendors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of transaction monitoring program
• Identifying industry best practices and new technologies for strategic consideration by the AML Monitoring and AML Governance Committee

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Strong data, analytical, quantitative method and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in analyzing and manipulating large datasets with Python
• Proficiency and familiarity with different SQL databases and GitHub
• Experience in using data visualizations to elaborate model performance with Python
• Understands project's needs and ability to translate these into detection models
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, network analysis, and NLP
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex concepts to a non-technical audience

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 an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization

Please note:This posting is for a 8-months Winter 2027 Student placement with a start date of January 2027, and end date of August 2027. In order to be eligible for this 8-months Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of August 2027 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in August 2027), you must require the full 8-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying- candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is September 20, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangementsfor this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

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

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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.