MITACs Research Student (Fall2026)

At NasdaqVerafin,you’llhave the chance to work on meaningful research in anenvrionmentwherecuriosity, collaboration, and innovationcomesfirst. In this role,you’lltackle a hands-on researchprojectapplyingcutting-edgeAI techniques to real-world financial crime problems – including fraud and money laundering detection.

Youdon’tneed to have all theanswerson day one –we'llsupport you with the resources, mentorship, and team connections to make your research impactful.

Note: Applicants must be an active Masters or PhD student at Memorial University for the entire duration of the internship

What You'll Do:

• Build a research projectfrom conception to implementation, focusedon fraud and money laundering detection.

• Applyadvanced AI techniques to real-world financial crime problems using production datasets.

• Collaborate with teammates across our AI research and product teams.

• Writean academic paper/report based on research findings

• Present results at NasdaqVerafin’sAIKnowledge Exchange

What We're Looking For:

• Students currently andcontinuingenrollmentin aMastersor PhD Programat Memorial University, with continued enrollment through the full duration of the internship.

• Proficiencyin Python and otherrelevantprogramming languages

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to work independently on research.

• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.

• Good communicationand collaboration skills in team environments.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and methodologies

• Familiarity withcloud platforms such as AWS (SageMaker, S3)and data tools.

• Knowledge of Large Language Models and their applications

Note: Applicants must be an active Masters or PhD student at Memorial University for the entire duration of the internship.

Application Deadline:Wednesday, June 10th,2026at 11:59pm (Newfoundland Time Zone)