Senior Analyst - Data Management

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their Risk Identification & Data Remediation team. In this pivotal role, you will evaluate data governance and operational effectiveness while prioritizing risk treatment activities. Collaborating with various business units, you'll provide critical data services and insights that drive compliance strategies. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your analytical skills and contribute to meaningful improvements in data management and governance. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about data quality initiatives, this role is designed for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Leadership support for development

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, risk management, or business analysis.
• Experience with credit risk data and data quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Risk Assessment for all business units’ processes.
• Track and prioritize Data Risk Assessment for key processes.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Data Administration

Database Structures

Data Modeling

Data Movement

Detail-Oriented

Group Problem Solving

Information Capture

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in a numerical, business, or finance discipline

Tools

SQL

Archer

Collibra

IIPM

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is your opportunity?

As a Senior Analyst with the Risk Identification & Data Remediation team, you will be responsible for Data Risk Assessment (DRA), evaluating data governance, management controls, operational effectiveness, and data risks. Your role involves prioritizing risk treatment activities to manage the organization's information management risk profile.

You will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders, providing data services such as Data Risk Assessment, Data Lineage, Risk and Control details, Data Quality, Metadata management, and Data Completeness.

You will work with business partners across the organization, including Finance, Group Risk Management, Personal & Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management.

What is the Opportunity?

• Support Data Risk Assessment related to all business units’ processes and reports.
• Be a proactive analyst with strong analytical skills, translating data insights into compliance strategies.
• Perform Data Risk Analysis for risk identification, control evaluation, and questionnaire completion to support RBC units.
• Track and prioritize DRA for key processes and reports, utilizing data governance frameworks.
• Create and maintain repeatable processes to identify Data Risks and Controls, ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
• Capture and curate metadata related to DRA, such as Risk Metrics, Data Classification, Risk Types, and Control information.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather information on processes, data flows, risks, and controls.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and assist in implementing solutions.
• Manage work progress and escalate risks as needed.
• Develop technical and communication skills and participate in knowledge sharing.
• Understand data management, governance, risks, controls, and tools to support data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with Data Management Offices to enhance data standards and practices.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, risk management, data management, or business analysis.
• Experience with credit risk data, data quality, controls, and process/system assessments.
• Undergraduate degree in a numerical, business, or finance discipline.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-have

• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach; able to manage multiple priorities under stress.
• Ability to analyze complex financial products and data issues.
• Knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., BCBS239, IFRS 9, CECL).
• Familiarity with SQL, Archer, Collibra, and IIPM.

What’s in it for you?

We foster growth through challenges, innovation, and collaboration. We value our employees' potential, community impact, and mutual success. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
• Leadership support for development through training and coaching
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic, collaborative team making a difference

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Database Structures, Data Modeling, Data Movement, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Information Capture, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Teamwork