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

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Stock options

Career development

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director in the Chief Data Office to lead data risk management and build a comprehensive inventory of data management components for Finance and Risk domains.

The role provides expertise to senior management in documenting and maintaining data risk requirements, helping to anticipate and manage data risks effectively, and coordinating with CFO/GRM to drive strategic execution across Finance and Risk areas.

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
• 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)

Skills

Big Data Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Administration

Data Governance

Data Movement

Data Warehousing

Facilitation

Information Capture

Knowledge Organization

Long Term Planning

Organizing

Planning

Prioritization

Repository Tools

Risk Analysis

Teamwork

Time Management

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?

• 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

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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

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