Data Scientist, Global AML Transaction Monitoring

Job Description

What is your opportunity?

As Data Scientist, Transaction Monitoring, you will 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, you will also 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?

Develop, maintain, and improve Transaction Monitoring solutions with data science techniques as well as related Model White Papers for all Transaction Monitoring solutions
Through quantitative and qualitative analysis establish thresholds and parameters used in monitoring solutions
Present newly developed monitoring solutions with clear visualizations to the Senior Manager, Global AML Transaction Monitoring Data Science
Identify opportunities in applying new technologies to AML Transaction Monitoring
Expand Transaction Monitoring model coverage in Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Investor Services
Manage independent reviews (auditors, regulators, Model Validation etc) of monitoring solutions
Act as SME for data requirements used in Transaction Monitoring solutions
Provide recommendations to the Senior Manager, Global AML Transaction Monitoring Data Science on any findings of model performance
Collaborate with the Senior Manager 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
Transaction monitoring innovation lead for new analytics/quantitative transaction monitoring methods and technologies

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 or HIVE databases and GitHub
Strong capability in exploratory data analysis and feature development
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, and network analysis is a plus
Proven excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex concepts to a non-technical audience
Knowledge of Banking products is a bonus (Cash Management, Equity, Fixed Income, Commodities, Derivatives, Wire, Electronic ACH, E-Transfer, etc..)

Nice-to-have

Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certification

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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
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 executives from many different parts of the organization

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Additional Job Details
Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity:

TorontoCountry:

CanadaWork hours/week:

37.5Employment Type:

Full timePlatform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type:

RegularPay Type:

SalariedPosted Date:

2026-10-14Application Deadline:

2026-10-31Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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