Head of Data Architecture & Strategy (Capital Markets)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Director of Solution Architecture for Capital Markets in Toronto. You will lead data platform strategy, govern data models, and drive modernization initiatives across critical systems supporting CM operations.

You will partner with senior business and tech leaders to deliver transformational outcomes while ensuring data integrity and security. You will guide architecture choices, promote standardized API strategies, and mentor teams through complex programs, balancing strategic

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with transformational experience in complex programs and multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to stakeholders
• Solid organizational, relationship management, project management, and time management abilities
• Deep knowledge of capital markets data technologies (Kafka, kdb+, Snowflake/Databricks, MongoDB) and data architecture across platforms (Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Redis, kdb+, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality

Responsibilities

• Consult on CM initiatives to design solutions aligning with architecture strategy
• Review proposed architectures to align team requirements with CM leadership goals
• Help lead an architecture council to debate proposals with stakeholders
• Form and communicate technology guidance, including API strategy, via Confluence and leadership updates

Skills

Architectural Modeling

Critical Thinking

Data Architecture

Data Warehousing

Decision Making

Enterprise IT Architecture

IT Consulting

IT Trends

Communication Skills

Database Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kafka

kdb+

Snowflake

Databricks

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

ClickHouse

Redis

Solace

NATS.io

Job description

RBC is seeking a Director of Solution Architecture for Capital Markets in Toronto. You will lead data platform strategy, govern data models, and drive modernization initiatives across critical systems supporting CM operations.

You will partner with senior business and tech leaders to deliver transformational outcomes while ensuring data integrity and security. You will guide architecture choices, promote standardized API strategies, and mentor teams through complex programs, balancing strategic