Associate Director, Enterprise Data Governance

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a data governance specialist to support the Chief Data Office in maintaining enterprise data management procedures and guidance materials. The role focuses on advising first-line stakeholders and coordinating with data management offices to ensure regulatory compliance and effective controls.

You will develop training materials, respond to audits and examinations, and stay current with RBC information risk policies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a data management role.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting metrics.
• Background in data management risks and controls design, testing or execution.
• Regulatory or compliance exposure preferred.
• Willingness to pivot between data management topics.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the maintenance of the RBC Enterprise Data Management Procedure and guidance materials.
• Provide advisory support to Data Management Offices for compliance with procedures, policy and standards.
• Collaborate with CDO SMEs and stakeholders on guidance materials.
• Support the CDO in managing Internal Audits and Regulatory Examinations.
• Develop and refresh training materials and job aids for first line stakeholders.
• Familiarize with internal information risk management policies and standards.

Skills

Big Data Management

Critical Thinking

Data Administration

Data Governance

Data Movement

Data Warehousing

Information Capture

Knowledge Organization

Long Term Planning

Repository Tools

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

The Chief Data Office (CDO) is a first line function that provides execution support for critical data governance and data management activities. The CDO guides the evolution of RBC’s data strategy and influences strategic investments in data to support business strategy and regulatory compliance. The data governance team is responsible for leading the design of best practices to be adopted by the CDO as well as the first line data risk owners.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Help lead the maintenance of the RBC Enterprise Data Management Procedure and associated guidance materials
• Provide continuing advisory support to the Data Management Offices in complying with the RBC Enterprise Data Management Procedure, and related Policy and Standards
• Collaborate with and solicit feedback from CDO subject matter experts, and first and second line stakeholders regarding the CDO's guidance materials
• Support the CDO in managing and responding to Internal Audits and Regulatory Examinations
• Develop and annually refresh training materials and job aids/playbooks to support first line stakeholders in their efforts to comply with policy requirements
• Become familiar with internal information risk management policies and standards requirements

What do you need to succeed?

• 5-7 years in a data management role
• Experience with data analytics; designing internal management reporting metrics
• Background in data management risks and controls design, testing, and/or execution
• Regulatory or compliance exposure preferred
• Willingness and proven ability to pivot between data management subject matters

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 competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Data Warehousing (DW), Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools

Additional Job Details

Address

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City

Toronto

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

2026-09-03

Application Deadline

2026-09-24

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.