Senior Director, Data and Analytics COE

Job Description

What is the role?

Lead a team of Data Business Professionals in delivering on their day-to-day mandate, while developing them to create a foundation of best-in-class data expertise for the future of CDM Evolution and implementation of the PB & CB Data Strategy while increase the overall employee literacy around Data and AI readiness.  Development of key strategic partnerships with enterprise data/technology teams including Chief Data Office, Business Value Office, PB & CB Business and Analytics teams, Risk and T&O will be critical to this role.

What will you do?

• Lead horizontal data strategy, implementation and monitoring of performance metrics (including creation North Star strategy and metrics).
• Partner with Executives and OC leaders to drive cross-enterprise strategic initiatives and programs.
• Chair Data Strategy partner meetings to drive strategic direction and discussion progress on operational activities and strategic initiatives.
• Increase overall Data & Gen AI Literacy through the oversight of the community of practice to reskill & embed new data/tools across the org
• Business Liasson across LOB’s, Big Rocks and key strategies for intake & prioritization to remove barriers and identify bold ideas to monetize the value of data across PB & CB
• Analyze and challenge Data investments and provide recommendations to the Value Office to influence investment decisions
• Optimization of the App Dev Portfolio to identify opportunities of efficiency through re-use of common components
• Drive awareness and adoption of new data, tooling and product capabilities and establish standardized productivity metrics and benchmarks to business case and monetize the value of data across PB & CB
• Establish and build credibility with key stakeholders including executives, team members, business, and functional groups to provide representation that is seen as professional, positive, and creditable.
• Drive a high performing, team with strong employee engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and coach to promote a positive work environment and build capacity across multiple disciplines.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 7+ years proven experience collaborating and advising senior executives while leading and executing strategic projects / programs
• Proven experience in defining, developing, and executing data and business strategies that align with business goals
• Hands-on experience with data reporting and analytics, data governance, and leveraging data insights to drive strategy decisions
• Proven track record in building and leading diverse teams
• Experience in development of community of practice to reskill & embed new data/tools
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, including funding/budget management
• Demonstrated ability to consult and to lead on complex change management concepts
• Experience and broad understanding of technology delivery (role does not include technical delivery)

Nice to have:

• Nice-to-have

• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire team, including promote a culture of high performance that celebrates inclusivity and innovation
• Familiarity with strategic technologies such as cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Think creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to complex problems
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and executive-level communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity, adept at navigating change, and have the ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information
• Strong problem solving, strategic mindset with a strong understanding of our revenue-generating businesses and financial literacy

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, and work/life balance options
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• To be part of a large and growing global organization which puts client interests first and has a culture of fairness and accountability

Job Skills

Adaptability, Big Data Management, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Case Design, Business Performance Management, Business Statistics, Creative Visioning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Knowledge Organization, Operational Requirements, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Savvy, Performance Management (PM), Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-09-08

Application Deadline:

2025-09-15

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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