Associate Director, Finance & Risk Data Management Office, Chief Data Office

RiseMe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director to be the first line of defense for data management risk within Finance and Risk domains, building and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of data management components.

The role involves guiding senior management on identifying, documenting, and maintaining data risk requirements to anticipate and manage risks effectively, and collaborating with CFO and GRM stakeholders to develop roadmaps and execution plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in risk / data management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills to influence successful outcomes.
• Experience in Finance or Risk with understanding of key processes and data.
• Skills in data strategy, data management/ governance, and initiative risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a centre of excellence and advocate for data management best practices for Finance and Risk domains.
• Contribute to and support communication of data strategies, standards and initiatives to Finance and Risk partners.
• Facilitate building and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of data management practice components for each Finance and Risk domains.
• Document and analyze data management risk challenges against domain strategy.
• Prioritize business needs in managing data risks to support funding and business case development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data strategy

Data governance

Initiative risk assessment

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As part of the Chief Data Office, collaborating closely with Chief Financial Office and Group Risk Management teams, the Associate Director is the first line of defense for data management risk and is responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of data management practice components for Finance and Risk domains.

The ideal candidate will provide expertise and support to senior management in identification, documentation and maintenance of data risk management requirements, enhancing their ability to anticipate and manage data management risks effectively.

What will you do?

• Act as a centre of excellence and advocate for data management best practices for Finance and Risk domains
• Contribute to and support communication of data strategies, standards and initiatives to Finance and Risk partners
• Facilitate building and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of data management practice components for each Finance and Risk domains
• Document and analyze data management risk challenges against domain strategy
• Prioritize business needs in managing data risks to support funding and business case development
• Prepare and present data management risk analysis to stakeholders in Finance, Risk, CLAO, T&O, etc., in collaboration with Director and Senior Director
• Guide CFO and GRM stakeholders in building execution plans and roadmaps for data risk management enablement for each Finance and Risk domains, e.g., addressing gaps, supporting 2LOD reviews, planning and achieving domain deliverables, etc.
• Partner with CDO shared services to solidify options and provide quality/ timely execution services to Finance and Risk domains
• Identify and prioritize data management service needs across Finance and Risk domains to facilitate the prioritization and provision by shared service provider(s)

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• 5+ years’ experience in risk / data management
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills to influence successful outcomes
• Experience in Finance or Risk with understanding of key processes and data
• Skills in data strategy, data management/ governance, and initiative risk assessment

Nice-to-Have:

• Data analytics and reporting skills
• Effective time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills to meet tight timelines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience with regulators, regulatory examinations, and program execution

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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Data Warehousing (DW), Facilitation, Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Organizing, Planning, Prioritization, Repository Tools, Risk Analysis, Teamwork, Time Management

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: 2026-09-23

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.