Analyst Source Data & Document Traceability

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Analyst for the Source Data & Document Traceability role in Halifax. You will handle transaction testing, validating source documents, and maintain the SDDT Directory while ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements. Applicants should have experience with large data sets and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and effective governance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leadership support for development

Agile and high-performing work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in handling large data sets essential.
• Strong communication skills required for collaboration.
• Understanding of retail banking processes necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transaction testing by reviewing source documents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain SDDT Directory.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements.

Skills

Experience handling large data sets

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of banking products and policies

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Visio

Jira

Job description

What is the opportunity?

The Analyst, Source Data & Document Traceability, is responsible for participating in Transaction Testing by requesting and validating source documents based on the Business Process and Product being tested. Ensure consistency in approach, identification of data anomalies, adherence to internal processes and assist in identifying efficiencies.

What will you do?

Source Data and Document Traceability (SDDT)

• Assist in Transaction Testing cycles; request and review source documents based on the scope of the test, working with first, second and third line of defense.


• Collaborate with Business Stakeholders to ensure the SDDT Directory is understood and maintained.


• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with our stakeholders are adhered to during transaction testing and report on SLA metrics.


• Develop knowledge of the Regulatory Reports and RBC Product Classes to become a valuable team resource.


• Assist with project work as required (e.g. regulatory deliverables).

Review and Maintain the effectiveness of Business Processes

• Maintain the SDDT Directory by leveraging CDE Memo updates/refreshes.


• Assist in the maintenance of documented processes and procedures to support SDDT Directory and its processes.


• Identify and communicate options to optimize SDDT processes.

Relationship Management

• Collaborate with source document providers and consumers to stay current on source document requirements.


• Collaborate with other Data Management Offices, Data Custodians and Data Stewards to understand regulatory reporting standards and best practices.


• Promote the Source Data and Document Traceability Directory as required.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience handling and deriving information from large data sets.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technology staff at different levels of seniority.


• Understanding of retail and commercial banking products, policies, processes, and procedures.


• Ability to work independently with general supervision/oversight to achieve short-term (daily/weekly/monthly) performance expectations.


• Strong ability to utilize the Microsoft Suite of tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools such as Excel, Visio, SQL, Python, etc.


• Familiarity with data governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra.


• Familiarity with agile methodology and agility tools such as Jira.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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


• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities


• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact


• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team


• The opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Database Structures, Data Modeling, Data Movement, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Information Capture, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-01-30

Application Deadline: 2026-02-06

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

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