Job DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?The Chief Data Office (CDO) is a first line function that provides execution support for critical data governance and data management activities. The CDO guides the evolution of RBC's data strategy and influences strategic investments in data to support business strategy and regulatory compliance. The data governance team is responsible for leading the design of best practices to be adopted by the CDO as well as the first line data risk owners.
This associate director level position is an enterprise role defining and delivering first line governance activities. This role is critical in ensuring that our data practices adhere to the regulations set forth by the applicable global regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance, risks and controls, and experience with policy management and/or data analytic. This position will report to the Governance & Regulatory Initiatives director within the CDO.
What will you do?- Help lead the maintenance of the RBC Enterprise Data Management Procedure and associated guidance materials
- Provide continuing advisory support to the Data Management Offices in complying with the RBC Enterprise Data Management Procedure, and related Policy and Standards
- Collaborate with and solicit feedback from CDO subject matter experts, and first and second line stakeholders regarding the CDO's guidance materials
- Support the CDO in managing and responding to Internal Audits and Regulatory Examinations
- Develop and annually refresh training materials and job aids/playbooks to support first line stakeholders in their efforts to comply with policy requirements
- Become familiar with internal information risk management policies and standards requirements
What do you need to succeed?- 5-7 years in a data management role
- Experience with data analytics; designing internal management reporting metrics
- Background in data management risks and controls design, testing, and/or execution
- Regulatory or compliance exposure preferred
- Willingness and proven ability to pivot between data management subject matters
What's in it for you?- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
- Continued opportunities for career advancement
- World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
- Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
- Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
Job SkillsBig Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Data Warehousing (DW), Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools
Additional Job DetailsAddress: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:2026-09-03
Application Deadline:2026-09-24
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
