Verafin - MITACs Research Intern; Fall

Position: Verafin - MITACs Research Intern (Fall 2026)
## Verafin - MITACs Research Intern (Fall 2026)
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Canada - St. John's - Newfoundland & Labrador time type:
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End Date:
June 11, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0026283
** MITACs Research Student (Fall 2026)
** At Nasdaq Verafin, you’ll have the chance to work on meaningful research in an envrionment where curiosity, collaboration, and innovation comes first. In this role, you’ll tackle a hands-on research project applying cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world financial crime problems – including fraud and money laundering detection.

You don’t need to have all the answers on day one – we'll support you with the resources, mentorship, and team connections to make your research impactful.
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* 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 project from conception to implementation, focused on fraud and money laundering detection.
* Apply advanced AI techniques to real-world financial crime problems using production datasets.
* Collaborate with teammates across our AI research and product teams.
* Write an academic paper/report based on research findings.
* Present results at Nasdaq Verafin’s AI Knowledge Exchange.
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* What We're Looking For:

*** Students
*** currently and continuing enrollment
*** in a Masters or PhD Program at Memorial University, with continued enrollment through the full duration of the internship.
* Proficiency in Python and other relevant programming languages.
* Strong data analysis skills and ability to work independently on research.
* Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.
* Good communication and collaboration skills in team environments.
** Nice-to-Have:
*** Experience with machine learning frameworks and methodologies.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS (Sage Maker, S3) and data tools.
* Knowledge of Large Language Models and their applications.
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* Note:

Applicants must be an active Masters or PhD student at Memorial University for the entire duration of the internship.
*** Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at 11:59pm (Newfoundland Time Zone)
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