Staff AI Security Researcher (Global Security)

RBC • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RBC is seeking a Staff AI Security Researcher (Global Security) to lead threat research and vulnerability assessment in AI/ML security, a critical and rapidly evolving domain for financial services. This individual contributor role will identify emerging AI-specific threats, develop and validate defense mechanisms, and help establish RBC's position as a trusted voice in enterprise AI security. You will work across business units, security teams, and third-party vendors to translate cutting-edge research into practical, scalable mitigations for RBC's AI technology stack.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in security research and vulnerability research.
• 2+ years of experience researching AI/ML security threats, attack vectors, or related domains.
• Strong coding experience in one or more general-purpose languages: Python, Go, Java, or similar.
• Understanding of AI/ML systems, architectures, and operational patterns.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and security decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Published research, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in AI security.
• Experience with large language models and generative AI applications.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and external security researchers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and assess emerging AI security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to RBC's environment and the broader financial services sector.
• Research AI-specific attack vectors including prompt injection, jailbreaking, model poisoning, data poisoning, model theft, supply-chain attacks, and adversarial evasion techniques.
• Assess risks from AI-enabled threats such as social engineering, synthetic media (deepfakes), and automated attack systems targeting RBC's infrastructure, data, and customers.
• Conduct threat landscape assessments specific to RBC's AI technology stack, competitive position, and risk appetite.
• Execute hands-on testing of critical AI applications, including prompt injection, jailbreaking, and adversarial attack simulations to validate security posture.
• Design and implement consistent, scalable assessment frameworks and methodologies to standardize AI security evaluations across RBC's critical applications.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits and validation controls to demonstrate attack feasibility and test mitigation effectiveness.
• Collaborate with AI/ML/DevOps teams, AI security engineers, and third-party vendors to design practical defense strategies and controls.
• Produce high-impact technical outputs including deep-dive threat analyses, research reports, and whitepapers for internal and external audiences.
• Partner with third-party AI security technology providers to influence product roadmaps and industry standards.
• Stay current with evolving AI security threats, defensive capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to RBC's AI Security research strategy and roadmap.

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed