Director, Market Data Strategy & AI-Ready Governance

RBC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Stock options (where applicable)

Job summary

RBC is seeking a senior leader toOwn market/reference data strategy and governance within Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution. You will define architecture, drive transformation, and partner across business and technology to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong executive communication, 10+ years in Capital Markets, and experience delivering enterprise-scale programs. You will lead global teams and champion cloud, AI, and data products while ensuring regulatory

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

Capital Markets domain expertise

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Enterprise data strategy

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 senior leader toOwn market/reference data strategy and governance within Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution. You will define architecture, drive transformation, and partner across business and technology to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong executive communication, 10+ years in Capital Markets, and experience delivering enterprise-scale programs. You will lead global teams and champion cloud, AI, and data products while ensuring regulatory