Senior Trade Data Strategy Lead — AI-Ready & Governance

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Trade Data Analyst in Canada to drive reconciliation, pricing validation, and AI-ready data capabilities within Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution. You will define strategy, lead execution, partner across business and technology, and deliver measurable business value through modern data capabilities.

You will help establish target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance, while mentoring teams and championing cloud and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of Capital Markets experience.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop domain strategy aligned with Capital Markets objectives.
• Partner with business, technology, operations, risk and finance.
• Define target-state architecture and roadmap.
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives.
• Drive data quality, controls and governance.
• Establish business KPIs and value realization metrics.
• Manage stakeholder communications up to executive level.
• Champion cloud, AI and automation.
• Develop reusable data products and APIs.
• Mentor teams and foster innovation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Support investment planning and prioritization.

Skills

SQL/Python

Cloud Data Platforms

Data Modeling

Metadata & Lineage

API Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Collibra

Cloud platforms

AI-enabled data management

Job description

RBC is seeking a Trade Data Analyst in Canada to drive reconciliation, pricing validation, and AI-ready data capabilities within Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution. You will define strategy, lead execution, partner across business and technology, and deliver measurable business value through modern data capabilities.

You will help establish target-state architecture, roadmaps, and governance, while mentoring teams and championing cloud and automation initiatives.