Director - Data Distribution and Insights

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Stock where applicable

Coaching & development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

RBC is seeking an experienced Director - Data Distribution and Insights to lead the Data Service Canada team. You will oversee strategy, delivery, and evolution of data ingestion, storage, and consumption solutions across lines, while driving AI-led development and modern SDLC practices.

You will manage multiple squads, align delivery with AI strategy, govern security and compliance, and guide architectural decisions across technologies such as Snowflake, SQL Server, IBM Data Stage, Python, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in software development with 3+ years in director-level leadership.
• Experience managing multiple technology stacks and specialized teams.
• Experience with SQL Server, Snowflake, IBM Data Stage, Python, Spring Batch, GraphQL, Kafka.
• Proven success with technology transformation initiatives and strong business-technology partnerships.
• Exposure to Gen AI opportunities and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product roadmaps introducing new data consumption patterns and technology solutions.
• Drive technology evolution and innovation across the data platform ecosystem.
• Oversee PoCs to validate new products and processes and drive AI-led development.
• Lead multiple squads delivering enterprise data ingestion, storage, and consumption projects.
• Establish AI SDLC practices, including code generation, testing automation, and deployment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Product roadmaps

AI/GenAI exposure

Change management

Tools

SQL Server

Snowflake

IBM DataStage

Python

Spring Batch

GraphQL

Kafka

Job description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Director - Data Distribution and Insights to lead our Data Service Canada team within the Data Distribution function. This role will oversee the strategy, delivery, and evolution of enterprise data ingestion, storage, and consumption solutions supporting multiple business lines and consumption patterns. The Director will also drive AI-led development practices and modern SDLC methodologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Director - Data Distribution and Insights to lead our Data Service Canada team within the Data Distribution function. This role will oversee the strategy, delivery, and evolution of enterprise data ingestion, storage, and consumption solutions supporting multiple business lines and consumption patterns. The Director will also drive AI-led development practices and modern SDLC methodologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.

What will you do?

Strategic & Product Leadership

• Develop and execute product roadmaps introducing new data consumption patterns and technology solutions
• Drive technology evolution and innovation across the data platform ecosystem
• Conduct and oversee proofs of concept (PoCs) to validate new products and processes
• Drive AI-led development initiatives to enhance team productivity and solution quality

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multiple squads in delivering enterprise data ingestion, storage, and consumption projects
• Align team delivery to operational and analytical AI strategy across WMC and related business lines
• Manage regulatory, compliance project and program deliverables
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

AI-Led Development & SDLC

• Integrate AI-driven tools and methodologies into the team's Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Establish and track AI SDLC practices including code generation, testing automation, and intelligent deployment
• Drive adoption of AI-enhanced development processes to improve delivery velocity and code quality
• Monitor and measure AI integration effectiveness across the team

Governance & Security

• Establish and manage vulnerability management structure and operational models
• Ensure alignment with data security and compliance governance frameworks
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in existing development solutions
• Embed security best practices within AI-led SDLC processes

Technical Oversight

• Oversee adoption and progression of data strategy aligned with WMC strategy and stakeholder needs
• Drive batch-based data consumption patterns across WMC teams
• Manage platform technologies including SilverCore, Snowflake, and Batch Ingestion/Consumption Framework
• Lead technical architecture decisions supporting AI and modern development practices

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Minimum 10+ years in software development, with 3 years in director-level or equivalent leadership roles leading technical organizations through significant changes.
• Experience managing multiple technology stacks, platforms, and specialized teams.
• Experience with SQl Server, Snowflake, IBM Data Stage, Python, Spring Batch Frameworks, GraphQL, Kafka
• Proven success with technology transformation initiatives (modernization, tooling, processes, culture).
• Experience establishing and maintaining strong business-technology partnerships; demonstrated success influencing without direct authority.
• Exposure to Gen AI opportunities and DevOps practices (hands-on experience preferred).

Nice-to-have:

• Banking or highly regulated industry experience is a plus.

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City

Toronto

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-07-30

Application Deadline

2026-08-30

Note

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

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