Lead Solution Architect, Customer Data Management

ODAIA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-scale data architecture initiatives across the organization. You will shape how data insights are delivered through modern fabrics and mesh patterns while collaborating with multiple squads and business units.

The role focuses on governance, platform modernization, and aligning data architecture with RBC's strategy. You will mentor architects and influence senior stakeholders across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and implementing enterprise data architectures.
• Hands-on experience with data mesh, data fabric, and modern data platforms.
• Ability to lead multi-workstream programs and translate strategy into roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS/Azure) and metadata management.
• Excellent communication across technical and business stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of financial services data architecture and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data fabric and data mesh architectures.
• Partner with squad leads to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Define standards, integration patterns, and governance approaches.
• Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams and validate architecture decisions.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalation to leadership.
• Align architecture with enterprise data strategy and governance.

Skills

Applications Architecture

Architectural Modeling

Critical Thinking

Enterprise IT Architecture

Information Technology Consulting

Multi-Level Communication

Platform Architecture

Software Product Design

System Applications

Transitional Architecture

Tools

Collibra

IDP

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Customer Data Management is RBC’s strategic data capability initiative focused on building a centralized asset to unlock data opportunities across Personal, Business, Distribution, Marketing, and Operations. This role offers the chance to lead enterprise-scale data architecture and integration efforts at a critical growth phase. You’ll shape how RBC delivers advanced data insights through a modern data fabric and mesh architecture while collaborating across multiple squads and business units. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact on RBC’s digital transformation strategy and establish architectural governance that will influence the organization for years to come.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the team’s data powered architecture, including data fabric and data mesh patterns aligned with enterprise standards
• Partner with squad leads to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Define solution architecture standards, integration patterns, and technology approaches that balance innovation with governance and security requirements
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure architecture decisions are validated, documented, and communicated across stakeholder groups
• Manage architectural risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; identify conflicts early and escalate appropriately to leadership
• Drive the alignment of Customer Data Management architecture with enterprise data strategy, ensuring consistency with RBC’s broader data ecosystem and architectural governance frameworks
• Collaborate with business partners across P&CB and other LOBs to understand use cases and translate them into architectural blueprints and implementation roadmaps
• Mentor/consult with other solution architects and technical leads within squads; establish best practices for architecture documentation and design reviews

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures, with hands‑on expertise in data mesh, data fabric, and modern data platform patterns
• Hands-on experience with RBC’s technology landscape for data and AI (tools (Collibra, IDP) and/or data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑workstream programs with competing priorities; proven success translating business strategy into executable technical roadmaps
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), data integration technologies, and metadata management approaches
• Excellent communication skills across multiple audiences (technical teams, business stakeholders, C-suite); ability to influence without authority and build consensus across matrix organizations
• Deep knowledge of financial services industry data architecture requirements, regulatory constraints, and governance frameworks

Nice-to-Have

• Experience architecting solutions within large, global financial institutions or other complex regulated environments
• Background in data governance, data quality frameworks, or enterprise data strategy
• Experience working in agile environments with distributed, multi‑squad delivery models

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Lead a high‑impact strategic initiative shaping RBC’s data future
• Work with world‑class data and technology talent across multiple business domains
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive total rewards, including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Executive sponsorship and coaching from senior leadership invested in your growth
• Opportunities for professional development in emerging data technologies and architectural practices
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work‑life balance
• The ability to make lasting impact on how RBC serves its clients through better data insights and capabilities

Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi‑Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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: 2026-07-22

Application Deadline: 2026-08-28

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

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