Director, AI Research and Innovation Programs

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full time
Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Director, AI Research and Innovation ProgramsWhat's the opportunity?We’re looking for a Director, AI Research and Innovation Programs to lead our AI research and innovation initiatives that drive RBC Borealis’ leadership in AI for financial services. This strategic role focuses on three key areas: R&D program management, external AI community partnerships, and AI reputation building.At RBC Borealis, you’ll be joining a team that works directly with leading researchers in machine learning, has access to rich and massive datasets, and offers the computational resources to support ongoing development in areas such as reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning and computer vision. You can find out more about our research areas at rbcborealis.com.Your responsibilities include:
  • Lead a portfolio of AI programs including research paper publication processes, patent development, technology incubation, and internship progr...