Job DescriptionPartner Ecosystem OperationsRBC Capital Markets' Data, AI and Research Technology team is seeking an
experienced specialist to drive the
strategy and operational management of our external and internal partner ecosystem across data, AI and research tech vendors. This role ensures partners are sourced, onboarded, and managed in a way that drives business value, reduces friction, and scales responsibly across the Capital Markets platform. Will work closely with the Product, Governance, Compliance, Procurement and Market Data teams to oversee the partner life-cycle creating sustainable and efficient processes ultimately tracking benefits and creating positive commercial outcomes.
What will you do?- Central point for all internal and external data and software partners owning the end-to-end partner lifecycle
- Project manages onboarding and delivery of our partners ensuring compliance with all governance body processes
- Maintains repository of all partnerships
- Owns the data registry/catalogue
- Track and optimize value realization from vendors (usage, ROI, business impact)
- Create transparency through reporting and dashboards
What do you need to succeed? Must have- 5-10+ years in financial services, fintech, or enterprise technology environments
- Experience managing data, AI, or technology vendor ecosystems
- Strong understanding of the alternative data market
- Strong understanding of third-party risk, procurement, and regulatory environments
- Proven ability to build operational frameworks from scratch
- Comfortable operating across strategy and execution
- Exceptional stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to embrace an AI-first approach: Actively incorporates AI tools and technologies into daily workflows to enhance productivity, streamline routine tasks, and drive efficiency. Demonstrates curiosity about emerging AI capabilities and applies them thoughtfully to deliver better outcomes for clients and internal stakeholders.
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.
Notes:
- 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
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
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Job SkillsBusiness Appraisals, Business Process Design, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Business Values, Configuration Management (CM), Crisis Management, Ecosystems, Effectiveness Measurement, Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Sustainability, Third Party Vendor Management, Workflow Analysis
Additional Job DetailsAddress:RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:Toronto
Country:Canada
Work hours/week:37.5
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-04-23
Application Deadline:2026-09-25
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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