Data Prioritization Analyst

RBC; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Stock options where applicable

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Data Governance-focused professional to prioritize critical data elements (CDEs), document data lineage, and support governance across Risk, Finance, and regulatory reporting. The role emphasizes collaboration with data stewards and business units to ensure data quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3+ years in data management or related fields, a numerical degree, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time on-site role in Bedford, Canada.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in Data Management, Accounting, risk management, and/or Data Analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline, business administration, finance or a combination.
• Good communications skills - verbal and written.
• Some experience with business and/or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Data Prioritization: identify CDEs and prioritize data for RBC's key processes; engage stewards and leadership.
• Document critical data, usage, and rationale for CDEs in standard memos; engage stakeholders across Risk, Finance, AML, and units.
• Training and Continuous Improvement: learn data governance tools and support standards to improve data quality; participate in Data Working Groups and Data Literacy initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Risk management

Accounting

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree in numerical discipline / business administration / finance

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

In the increasingly complex world of financial services, accurate and complete data is critical for Risk management, financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Ensuring data governance begins with an understanding of financial services data, identifying the critical elements (CDEs), data quality controls and resolving data issues.

What will you do?

Data Prioritization

• Create and support repeatable, robust process to identify Data Elements that are most critical and has the highest impact on RBC’s key processes. Seek out industry trends and organizational knowledge to understand alternative approaches / solutions to propose viable options
• Engage Data Domain stewards and Business Unit leadership to identify and define key business processes and prioritization and identification of critical reports
• Engage Report Owners and their delegates to prioritize data utilizing the enterprise approved Critical Data Element (CDE) identification methodology.
• Support other Data Management activities.
• Identify, capture and curate metadata associated with CDEs (such as Business Term, Data Classification, Owning Data Domain, vintage tags among other things) for U.S. key regulatory reports.
• Accountable for IHC Regulatory Reporting Data Domain metadata associated with Data Prioritization / CDEs to be present in Collibra, Enterprise Data Governance Platform.

Communication and Documentation

• Document the critical data, its usage in business process and reports and rationale for critical data in firm standard CDE memo document template
• Engage with key stakeholders from Risk Management, Finance, Liquidity, AML and other business Units
• Manage and report on work status, including escalating execution risks in a timely manner

Training and Continuous Improvement

• Gain and apply an in-depth understanding of data management, data governance, and metadata tools and systems to support the definition and documentation of effective data elements.
• Work with the Chief Data Office and other Data Management Offices to support standards and best practices to improve data quality, participating in initiatives to raise awareness and drive improved data quality across the organization (e.g., Data Working Groups, Data Literacy projects).

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2-3+ years of experience in Data Management, Accounting, risk management, and/or Data Analysis
• Undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline, business administration, finance or a combination
• Good communications skills - verbal and written
• Some experience with business and/or technical documentation

Nice-to-have

• Self-starter, highly motivated, having a strong drive to achieve tangible results; ability to manage multiple competing priorities in times of stress
• Ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial products, reporting and data related issues.
• Familiarity with financial service regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g. US regulatory reporting, BCBS 239)
• A background in delivering data initiatives in Agile tooling (Jira)

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
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Analysis, Database Structures, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Movement, Data Research, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Information Capture, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

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:

2026-07-22

Application Deadline:

2026-09-25

Note

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

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