What is the prospect?As Investor Services and Wealth Management scale their data capabilities, we are seeking a strategic leader to establish data as a competitive advantage. You will drive the definition, governance, and delivery of diverse data products—ensuring 100% accuracy and 100% on-time delivery across all client consumption channels. This role carries executive accountability for data strategy, enterprise alignment, and building organizational capability. You will partner with senior business leaders to understand granular client needs and translate them into robust, scalable data products that drive business value and client satisfaction.What will you do?Define and own the strategic vision and roadmap for the data product portfolio across Investor Services, with paramount focus on client data accuracy, timeliness, and diverse delivery channel requirements (APIs, batch feeds, real-time streams, web portals, reports)Lead comprehensive client requirements discovery and translate needs into granular data product specifications including delivery frequency, data freshness, retention policies, formats, and SLAsEstablish and operationalize enterprise-grade data governance frameworks with clear data ownership, stewardship, and accountability aligned with regulatory requirements and client expectationsOwn data quality and timeliness accountability across all client-facing data products; implement comprehensivevalidation, monitoring, and escalation mechanisms to ensure 100% accuracy and on-time deliveryDesign and evolve scalable, secure data platform architecture and strategy to support diverse client delivery channels and consumption patterns, aligned with enterprise standardsAuthor and maintain Investor Services data strategy; represent business lines in Enterprise Chief Data Officer discussions and drive alignment across the organizationLead, coach, and develop high-performing data management teams in a matrix environment; build organizational capability and foster a culture of data stewardship and accountabilityIdentify and drive resolution of performance gaps, latency issues,



and delivery challenges; propose and implement solutions, process improvements, and automation opportunities to meet client SLA commitmentsMust haves:10+ years in data management, data architecture, data governance, or strategic data roles within financial services or asset servicing industriesProven experience defining granular data product specifications (delivery frequency, retention, freshness, formats, SLAs) and working with diverse client delivery channelsDemonstrated ability to establish and enforce data quality frameworks and SLAs with accountability for 100% accuracy and on-time delivery in client-facing environmentsExecutive-level communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to influence senior business leaders, clients, and enterprise stakeholders in matrix organizationsDeep expertise in data governance frameworks, data architecture, and enterprise data management best practices aligned with regulatory and compliance requirementsDemonstrated leadership experience building, scaling, and managing high-performing teams with track record of organizational impactNice-to-have:Experience with Chief Data Officer functions or enterprise data governance programsBackground in Investor Services, Custody, Fund Accounting, or Wealth Management business domainsFamiliarity with modern cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure) and diverse data delivery architecturesKnowledge of emerging data technologies, data-driven innovation, and industry trends relevant to financial servicesWhat’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing,



and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impact.Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.Flexible work/life balance options.Opportunities to do challenging work.Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.Job SkillsArchitectural ModelingCritical ThinkingData Architecture DevelopmentData Warehousing (DW)Decision MakingEnterprise IT ArchitectureInformation Technology ConsultingInformation Technology TrendsMulti-Level CommunicationPhysical Database DesignAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-07-30Application Deadline: 2026-08-14Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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