Associate Director, Reporting & Business Intelligence

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Halifax is seeking an experienced BI leader to oversee reporting platforms and analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in business intelligence, strong team management skills, and the ability to drive strategic projects. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to the firm's Capital Markets operations and will require exceptional stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in reporting, business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy.
• Experience in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic vision for reporting platforms.
• Support end-to-end delivery of reporting initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Big Data Management

Critical Thinking

Data Administration

Data Governance

Data Movement

Data Warehousing (DW)

Information Capture

Knowledge Organization

Long Term Planning

Repository Tools

Job description

Job Description

What Will You Do?

• Contribute to the strategic vision and roadmap for reporting platforms and business intelligence capabilities across Capital Markets
• Support the end-to-end delivery of reporting and BI initiatives, from requirements gathering through implementation, optimization, and ongoing support
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand analytics needs, translate operational requirements into reporting solutions, and prioritize high-impact projects
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of BI analysts, reporting specialists, and data visualization experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Establish best practices, standards, and governance frameworks for reporting data quality, metadata management, and analytical security
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, Risk, and Technology teams to optimize data flows and reporting processes
• Provide insight and thought leadership on data visualization principles, user experience design, and analytics best practices

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must-Have

• 8+ years of experience in reporting, business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy, with at least 3-4 years in a leadership or management capacity
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing analytics and BI teams
• Strong expertise with modern BI platforms and ability to evaluate emerging tools
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable reporting solutions and technical roadmaps
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to engage executives, business partners, and technical teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with experience identifying and resolving data quality and reporting issues

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly with Capital Markets products and operations
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements for financial data
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, data visualization principles, and user experience design methodologies
• Experience with data lineage, metadata management, and enterprise data architecture

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: 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: 2025-12-22

Application Deadline: 2026-01-09

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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