About the role#
This is a four-month internship within the Group Risk Management Innovation and AI Center of Excellence. You will work on advanced analytics projects, applying machine learning and generative AI to solve real-world problems in risk management. The role focuses on building practical applications that drive efficiency and automation.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the end-to-end development of AI solutions, from initial design and prototyping to production deployment.
- Collaborate with business users to understand requirements, translate needs into technical problems, and iterate based on feedback.
- Build real-world applications that directly address business challenges.
- Keep up with AI advancements and share knowledge with your team.
- Present technical solutions and project updates to peers and senior management.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience prototyping GenAI applications using foundational LLMs and transformer models.
- Proficiency in Python 3.x for developing modular, scalable software.
- Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or Haystack, and vector databases.
- Knowledge of modular RAG, agentic systems, and prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised methods.
- Understanding of professional software engineering best practices, including version control and testing.
- Strong logical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- Collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn new technologies quickly.
- Nice to have: experience with embedding model fine-tuning, Model Context Protocol, LLM performance evaluation, or deploying GenAI in production environments.
- Nice to have: familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn, as well as financial risk management concepts.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to April 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About RBC
RBC is a global financial institution based in Toronto, Ontario. It operates as Canada's largest bank and maintains a presence in the United States and 27 other countries. The company employs over 100,000 people and serves more than 17 million clients. Its business model covers banking, investing, insurance, and capital markets.
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