Associate Director, Strategic Analyst / Operational Lead - Data & Architecture - Halifax

Royal Bank of Canada>; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a QTS DAS Strategic Analyst & Operational Lead to manage strategic initiatives within their Data & Architecture team in Calgary. This role requires strong strategic thinking, organizational abilities, and collaboration across teams. Candidates should possess excellent presentation skills and an understanding of the financial services industry. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Flexible work / life balance options

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking skills to align project goals.
• Proven written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and consensus-building capabilities.
• Understanding of technology and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct activities across teams and stakeholders.
• Transform complex information into concise messaging.
• Deliver insights through meaningful presentations.
• Collaborate with Business Management for team compliance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational Change Management

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

What Is the Opportunity?

The Data & Architecture team (DAS) is leading multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives to improve technology management, data controls management and architectural governance at RBC. This role focuses on strategy development, achieving alignment on key focus areas, and managing critical activities to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the DAS team.

As the QTS DAS Strategic Analyst & Operational Lead, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams (QTS & Enterprise) to define the QTS Architecture & Data strategic vision for various Capital Markets initiatives. You will also align project outcomes with strategic objectives, create impactful presentations, manage performance metrics, and foster transparency through internal communications. This role will also support the governance and operational aspects of the architecture strategy execution to ensure efficiency and compliance.

This Associate Director‑level role is based in Halifax, reporting to the Head of Architecture Strategy, Business Management & Governance (Toronto), and involves close collaboration with teams in New York, Toronto, and London.

What Will You Do?

• Manage and direct activities across teams and stakeholders to align with a strategic vision, track initiative progress, and support organizational goals.
• Transform complex information into concise, impactful messaging that resonates with stakeholders and demonstrates how we are creating value‑add to the business.
• Deliver insights and direction through meaningful presentations and status reports for key audiences, including QTS, stakeholders, leadership forums, steering committees, and enterprise architecture partners.
• Collaborate with Business Management to oversee team workforce compliance, co‑op / grad team placements and hiring, compliance requirements, and other operational management activities.
• Develop and implement a QTS‑wide communication plan to share our strategy, clarify priorities, promote best practices, and increase awareness of technology & data standards.
• Leverage multiple platforms and collaborate with stakeholders to identify topics, design content, and vet key points for newsletters, success decks, and other communications.
• Manage DAS town halls and learning sessions to foster engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee team and initiative documentation on Confluence / SharePoint to ensure effective information flow among working groups, steering committees, executives, and domain experts.
• Create meaningful metrics to manage team performance, document annual deliverables, and report on scorecard KPIs quarterly to provide an accurate view of DAS’s impact and success.
• Foster strong working relationships with various stakeholders and partners to articulate, measure, and solve challenges effectively.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must Have

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to see the big picture and align project goals with Capital Markets and RBC’s overarching strategic objectives.
• Proven written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to tailor communication and analysis to meet audience needs.
• Strong organizational, operational management, performance management, and consensus‑building capabilities.
• A solid understanding of technology and the financial services industry, with an aptitude to build domain knowledge and management skillsets.
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships across functional teams while acting with diplomacy and professionalism.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience managing operational activities for technology teams and understanding the role of architecture in an organization.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to organize internal events such as learning sessions.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings and driving actionable outcomes with decision‑makers.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively across functions and businesses.

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.

Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results‑Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

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: 2025-06-25

Application Deadline: 2025-12-26

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

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