About the role#
This internship is part of the Innovation & AI Center of Excellence within Group Risk Management. You will contribute to projects that apply data science and software engineering to risk management workflows. The role focuses on building real-world applications that drive efficiency and automation.
What you'll do#
- Build high-impact AI solutions from initial design through to production deployment.
- Translate business use cases into technical problems by working directly with business users.
- Iterate on your solutions based on feedback from stakeholders.
- Keep up with advancements in AI and share your findings with the team.
- Present technical updates and project results 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.
- Proficiency in Python 3.x for developing modular and scalable software.
- Hands-on experience prototyping GenAI applications, including work with LLMs, transformer models, and prompt engineering.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Haystack, and vector databases like Weaviate or PGVector.
- Understanding of modular RAG and agentic systems.
- Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques.
- Familiarity with professional software engineering practices, including version control, testing, and coding standards.
- Strong logical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to April 2027).
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time.
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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