Posted 12 days ago
Agentic AI Lead
@ Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Royal Bank of Canada is hiring an Agentic AI Lead/Solutions Architect in Toronto to drive AI and machine learning initiatives across RBC GAM. The role covers architecting end-to-end AI solutions, leading R&D in RAG and multi-agent systems, and mentoring engineers. It is a full-time salaried position of 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Lead R&D in AI/ML applications for financial services
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions from design to deployment
- Coordinate cross-functional teams of engineers and data scientists
- Mentor junior engineers and guide AI best practices
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years professional software development or research experience
- 3+ years AI/ML engineering in production environments
- Expert-level Python proficiency
- Proven track record leading technical teams and complex AI projects
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Royal Bank of Canada
Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02
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Full company description
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 96,867
- Reported office locations
- 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5, CA
- 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, QC H3B 1Z3, CA
- 2 Park St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 100 Bishopsgate, London, England EC2N 4AA, GB
- Persiaran Apec, Cyberjaya, Selangor 63000, MY
- 60 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, US
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Commercial Lending
- Finance
- Banking
- Payments
- Asset Management
- Insurance
- Lending
- Financial Services
- Financial Exchanges
- Other recorded names
- Royal Bank of Canada
- RBC
- Specialties
- finance
- banking
- investing
- insurance
- financial planning
- wealth management
- and capital markets
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 22,251,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | financebankinginvestinginsurancefinancial planningwealth managementand capital markets |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,083 |
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Agentic AI Lead/Solutions Architect to drive artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives across RBC GAM. This role requires a strategic leader who can architect Agentic AI solutions, mentor teams, and translate complex technical concepts into business value. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Agentic AI engineering, full-stack development, and cross-functional project leadership.
What is the opportunity?
- Lead R&D efforts in AI/ML applications for financial services, including document intelligence and automated decisioning systems
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions from model design to scalable deployment using modern frameworks
- Drive technical innovation through experimentation with cutting-edge methods including RAG, multi-agent systems, and transformer architectures
- Establish and maintain deployment pipelines for AI model implementation and monitoring
- Lead complex AI projects from conception to production, including solution architecture and system design
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including ML engineers, backend developers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
- Develop project roadmaps, load planning, and optimization strategies for AI implementations
- Ensure smooth integration from prototyping to production environments
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of applied innovation and technical excellence
- Guide team members in understanding AI/ML concepts and their business applications
- Provide technical leadership in algorithm selection, model evaluation, and best practices
- Support professional development through code reviews, technical writing, and knowledge sharing
What you need to succeed – Must have’s :
- Programming: Expert-level Python proficiency; experience with JavaScript, SQL, and web technologies
- AI/ML Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain
- Development: FastAPI, Django, Flask, RESTful API design and development
- Data Technologies: PostgreSQL, data processing pipelines, ETL processes
- Specialized AI: NLP, computer vision, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multi-agent systems
- 10+ years of professional software development or relevant research experience with strong Python background
- 3+ years of hands-on AI/ML engineering experience in production environments
- Proven track record of leading technical teams and complex AI projects
- Experience with full-stack development and system integration
- Background in mentoring and developing technical talent
Nice to Have’s
- Publications or research contributions in AI/ML conferences or journals
- Experience in financial services or regulated industries
- Experience with document processing, PDF parsing, and text extraction
- Familiarity with prompt engineering and large language model optimization
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive total rewards package including performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock where applicable
- Leadership opportunity to shape modern delivery practices and influence product strategy across the organization
- Supportive leaders invested in your development and career advancement
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning
- Opportunity to do challenging work and make a tangible impact on products that serve millions of customers and strengthen communities
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Job Skills
Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System ApplicationsAdditional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-09-28Application Deadline:
2026-11-13Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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