AI Security Researcher leading threat research and vulnerability assessment in AI/ML security at RBC. Collaborating with business units and vendors to implement practical mitigations.
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
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
Published research, conference presentations, or open-source contributions in AI security preferred
Experience with large language models and generative AI applications preferred
Experience collaborating with vendors and external security researchers preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and 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
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