Senior Director, Data and AI Strategy

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Sr. Director of Data & AI Strategy to develop a strategic roadmap for enhancing global data and AI capabilities across Wealth Management. This role involves overseeing transformational initiatives, collaborating with data teams, and driving innovation in AI technologies.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technology solutions into production.
• Strong data management and analytics skills.
• Experience in the application of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term strategy for WM’s data foundation and AI capabilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for emerging data & AI technologies.
• Build relationships with key vendors & consultancies.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Big Data Management

Data Mining

Data Science

Decision Making

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Predictive Analytics

Python

Statistical Analysis

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Wealth Management Data & AI is responsible for delivering a global data foundation and innovative AI capabilities across all of Wealth Management’s global businesses. To achieve this, we will need to build out a strong data foundation, regional AI capabilities, and leverage best-in-class technologies

As the Sr. Director, Data & AI Strategy, you will be responsible for developing a strategic roadmap that matures the global data foundation and provides state of the art data and AI capabilities to all advisors globally.

What will you do?

• Own the long-term strategy for WM’s data foundation and AI capabilities and support delivery of mid/large transformational initiatives impacting all WM regions

• Act as the subject matter expert for emerging data & AI technologies

• Focus on identifying frontier, game changing capabilities to serve WM business ambitions

• Build relationships with key vendors & consultancies to drive innovation and business ambition

• Partner with data teams across all regions to understand and contribute to defining business ambitions

• Serve as the WM representative for AI Innovation

• Build strong relationships with WM leaders across the globe to ensure business alignment and drive speed to impact

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• A record of delivering & executing on transformational business strategy

• Exceptional global awareness of emerging technical capabilities

• Experience in delivering technology solutions into production

• Strong data management and analytics skills and experience executing and implementing initiatives

• Experience in the application of artificial intelligence to deliver data-related products and solutions

Nice-to-have:

• Understanding of data and AI capabilities

• Understanding of WM

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

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Job Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis

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:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-12

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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