Senior Manager, Data Partnerships

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Partnerships to support external data strategies across Canada. You will coordinate data acquisition, data sharing, cataloguing, and governance while ensuring compliance.

The role involves educating stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives to elevate RBC's data culture in a fast-paced banking environment. Based in Toronto, this Full-time position offers a comprehensive rewards program and opportunities to influence data strategy across lines of

Qualifications

• Familiarity with data management and/or data governance concepts.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and procedures in relation to data acquisition and external data sharing.
• Execute data acquisition and data sharing initiatives and vendor management.
• Deliver data cataloguing activities for data acquisition and data sharing.
• Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports.
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to educate internal stakeholders on data governance and best practices.
• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner.
• Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data sharing

Stakeholder management

Time management

Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As Senior Manager, Data Partnerships, you'll be supporting the external data strategies that power innovation and drive efficiency across Canada's leading bank, whilst maintaining compliance requirements.

Job Description

As Senior Manager, Data Partnerships, you'll be supporting the external data strategies that power innovation and drive efficiency across Canada's leading bank, whilst maintaining compliance requirements.

Coordinating with Procurement, Lines of Business, and Technology to catalogue and leverage external data, you will work to manage vendor relationships, data cataloguing, and maintaining compliance while championing data's strategic value and shaping RBC's data culture. You will also ensure smooth execution of external data requests, data sharing agreement management, and compliance oversight for data sharing.

Educating stakeholders on data governance and data strategy, you will be positioned as a trusted advisor who elevates organizational data literacy.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop processes and procedures in relation to data acquisition and external data sharing
• Execute data acquisition and data sharing initiatives and vendor management
• Deliver data cataloguing activities for data acquisition and data sharing
• Prepare documentation, presentations, and reports
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to educate internal stakeholders on data governance and best practices
• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
• Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Familiarity with data management and/or data governance concepts
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

What’s in it for you?

• 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

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Detail-Oriented, External Stakeholders, Information Capture, Internal Stakeholders, Knowledge Organization, Microsoft Office, Tactical Thinking, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City

Toronto

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-08-10

Application Deadline

2026-09-11

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.