Associate Director, AI - Data Tooling & Automation (Halifax)

RBC; Bedford; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Bedford, Canada seeks an Associate Director to shape data lifecycle automation within CM Technology (QTS). You will design AI-driven solutions for controls, lineage and data modeling, and work with Data Stewards, CM teams, Risk, and Finance to deliver business value.

You will lead AI tooling adoption, prototype solutions using LangChain/LangGraph, and ensure initiatives align with governance policies while driving efficiency and scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading data initiatives and execution.
• Hands-on with data governance, controls and AI tooling.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders across IT and business.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-driven automation for data controls and lineage.
• Embed AI capabilities into the data governance controls framework.
• Collaborate with CM stakeholders to unlock insights and efficiencies.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of agentic AI and RAG models.

Skills

AI automation

Data lifecycle

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

MCP

Tableau

MS Office

Visio

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This position offers an exciting opportunity with the CM Technology (QTS) Data and Architecture Strategy team, to drive strategic objectives for RBC Capital Markets by shaping and strengthening the data lifecycle.

The Associate Director, Data Lifecycle Automation will support the identification and automation of data transfer controls, lineage, data modeling, DQ, mapping and other data tooling in CM QTS, and leverage AI-enhanced automation to modernize data governance at scale. This role combines deep data expertise with emerging technologies to work alongside leaders across Capital Markets and Enterprise.

What will you do?

• Design and implement AI-driven automation solutions to enhance controls, lineage, DQ, data modeling, dictionary testing, documentation, and anomaly detection using modern frameworks and tools
• Work closely with CM data governance, data quality controls, and Chief Data Office teams to embed AI capabilities into the controls framework
• Collaborate with CM stakeholders, QTS application teams, Risk, and Finance teams to ensure adherence to data governance policies while exploring how AI and intelligent automation can unlock new insights and efficiencies
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of agentic AI systems, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) models, and related technologies to automate repetitive tasks and enhance decision-making
• Develop and prototype AI solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to streamline controls workflows
• Work alongside Business/Technology Owners and Data Stewards to ensure initiatives deliver against business outcomes and enable value creation
• Cultivate and manage relationships with application teams, stakeholders across CM and Enterprise, and technology partners to ensure alignment and success
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines during peak periods
• Work with flexibility to enable collaboration across global teams in North America, EMEA, and APAC

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• 7+ years of related experience leading in execution, delivery

• Knowledge of Data lifecycle and hands on with app development and AI tooling

• 3+ years with leading banks and organizations on data governance, controls framework and strong awareness of tech architecture

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior management across IT and business

• Ability to learn & adapt in a dynamic environment

Nice to Have:

• Strong problem-solving capabilities; Strong structured, analytical, and methodological thinking

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Collaborative and organized; demonstrated ability to multi-task across competing priorities

• Proficiency with Tableau, MS Office (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) & Visio

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, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-23

Application Deadline:

2026-10-10

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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.