Associate Director, Wholesale Data Infrastructure and Enablement - GRM

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director to lead the creation of a commercial and wholesale credit risk data model. This role requires a strong background in data analytics, with experience in SQL and Python. As part of a collaborative team, you will provide actionable risk insights and enhance data automation processes. The ideal candidate will bring a degree in a quantitative field and possess excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Supporting leadership for professional development

Qualifications

• Typically, 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data science.
• Strong data manipulation capability with SQL, Python or other programming tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of a sophisticated credit risk data model.
• Automate data pipelines and create user-friendly dashboards.
• Acquire data from multiple sources including EDW and Snowflake.

Skills

Business Data Analysis

Communication

Credit Analysis

Database Queries

Data Visualization

Decision Making

Long Term Planning

Operational Delivery

Quantitative Methods

Risk Management

Education

Degree in quantitative disciplines

Tools

SQL

Python

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Director to spearhead the creation of a best-in‑class commercial and wholesale credit risk (CWCR) data model. This role is central to our mission of providing a single, authoritative data source for CWCR analytics, significantly reducing manual data preparation for the Portfolio Insights and Risk Oversight (PIRO) team, and establishing a comprehensive BMA data repository that unites financial and risk data.

You will be empowered to identify and address reporting gaps, explore new data sources, anticipate changes in the risk landscape, and implement innovative oversight solutions. Your responsibilities will also include managing the wholesale data ecosystem, delivering ad hoc analytics, and developing and maintaining a suite of risk dashboards and reports.

PIRO is recognized for its advanced data and analytics capabilities, forward‑thinking approach to risk management, and impactful work across the organization. You will work alongside talented professionals and senior leaders, leveraging our state‑of‑the‑art data infrastructure to generate actionable, forward‑looking risk insights.

If you are a driven, analytical, and business‑savvy professional with strong communication skills, we invite you to join us and lead PIRO’s data transformation journey.

What is the opportunity?

The Associate Director will lead the development and maintenance of a sophisticated commercial and wholesale credit risk data model that serves as the definitive source for all CWCR analytics. This position will own the collection, integration, and enrichment of data from multiple sources, automate data pipelines, and create user‑friendly dashboards for stakeholders across the organization.

What will you do?

• Acquire data from multiple data sources as Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Snowflake and Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) for enriching PIRO’s data ecosystem.
• Transform and summarize raw data into reusable data assets using both traditional database tools and cutting‑edge big data technologies (structured or unstructured data).
• Automate repetitive processes and dashboards using Python / Jupyter Notebook.
• Communicate clear and concise results to PIRO leadership and/or partners across business and risk; ensure alignment with model objectives.
• Develop in‑depth understanding of credit risk across industries or credit products within Wholesale Credit and Commercial Banking.
• Provide analytical support on ad‑hoc requests originating from stakeholders in business and GRM teams, and senior management.
• Collaborate internally with broader PIRO team on other team initiatives or mandates such as creating reporting dashboards, deep‑dives, and data‑pipelines.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Degree in quantitative disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other fields that provides excellent exposure to quantitative/statistical methods.
• Typically, 3+ years of experience in data analytics, data science.
• Strong data manipulation capability with SQL, Python, or other programming tools; expertise with MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication with an ability to convey complex concepts effectively and translate results into actionable and relevant insights to intended audience.
• Familiarity with Commercial business, credit products, and possess financial acumen.

Nice‑to‑have

• Advanced Degree in quantitative field of study – to demonstrate capability for critical thinking and data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, execute decisions quickly, and deliver on tight timeline in a fast‑paced environment.
• Expertise in navigating RBC internal data: Enterprise Data Warehouse, Credit Risk Assessment (Newton) Data, Wholesale Credit Risk Data (WCRD), and Origination System Data (Synergy).
• Demonstrated leadership in cross‑functional environment.
• Flexibility and creativity in problem solving, including strong abilities of innovation and pathfinding.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Flexible work/life balance options.

Job Skills

Business Data Analysis, Communication, Credit Analysis, Database Queries, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Operational Delivery, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-11-24

Application Deadline: 2025-12-06

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