Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Own enterprise data products across Capital Markets. This role is part of RBC Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution and is responsible for delivering trusted, governed, AI-ready data capabilities.

The Data Product Lead will define strategy, lead execution, partner across business and technology, and deliver measurable business value through up-to-date data capabilities.

What will you do?

Develop domain strategy aligned with Capital Markets objectives.

Partner with business, technology, operations, risk and finance.

Define target-state architecture and roadmap.

Lead strategic transformation initiatives.

Drive data quality, controls and governance.

Establish business KPIs and value realization metrics.

Manage stakeholder communications up to executive level.

Champion cloud, AI and automation.

Develop reusable data products and APIs.

Mentor teams and foster innovation.

Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Support investment planning and prioritization.

What do you need to succeed?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.

10+ years of relevant Capital Markets experience.

Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation.

Ability to lead cross-functional global teams.

Must-Have Skills

Deep Capital Markets domain expertise.

Proven leadership in enterprise data strategy, governance or engineering.

Preferred Qualifications





Graduate degree and experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, cloud platforms and AI-enabled data management.

Technical Skills

SQL/Python

Cloud Data Platforms

Data Modeling

Metadata & Lineage

API Integration

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Influencing without authority

Talent development

Outcome-driven execution

Success Metrics / KPIs

Data quality improvement

Reduction in manual processes

Delivery against roadmap

Stakeholder satisfaction

Business value realized

Key Stakeholders
Front Office, COO, Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Architecture, Data Governance, AI teams.

What’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

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities





Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to do challenging work

Versatile work/life balance options

Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details
Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-09-14

Application Deadline: 2026-11-01

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

At 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.

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