Royal Bank of Canada

Director Banking & Lending Architecture

Royal Bank of Canada$140K — $245K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a complex matrixed environment
  • Proven ability to influence decision-makers and drive outcomes
  • Strong strategic thinking and interpersonal skills
  • Robust technical background in technology and/or financial services
  • Deep understanding of Wealth Management business processes
  • Experience providing guidance in an agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Establish standards and best practices for solution architecture
  • Provide expert advice on architectural designs and strategic alignment
  • Lead the solution architecture team to deliver business solutions
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Influence product roadmaps to align with business strategy
  • Collaborate on reusable solutions for global operational efficiency
  • Establish architecture governance and risk compliance processes
  • Mentor solution architects to foster architectural excellence

Benefits

  • 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Paid time-off plan
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Access to professional development and mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opporunity?

The Wealth Management Technology Architecture team is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to serve as a key contributor in developing technology roadmaps that support US Wealth Management business and technology strategies. In this role, you will partner with Technology and Business stakeholders to define target technology states for business capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and established architecture principles. You will lead a team of architects responsible for designing technical solution architectures for critical business initiatives and drive technology decisions that balance business needs with technical excellence and long-term sustainability.

Develops and follows standards, processes, and best practices for solution architecture while leading solution architects in delivering high-quality architectural designs. Influences product roadmaps and advises on investment priorities to align technology with business strategy. Collaborates with global Wealth Management and enterprise teams to deliver reusable solutions that support global needs and drive operational efficiency. Establishes and enforces architecture governance and risk processes to ensure compliance, security, and technical excellence. Mentors solution architects to build capabilities and foster a culture of architectural excellence across the organization.

What will you do?
  • Establishes standards, processes, and best practices in solution architecture to ensure high-quality deliverables across the organization
  • Provides expert advice to solution architects and business partners on solution architectural designs, options, and strategic alignment
  • Leads the solution architecture team in delivering business services and solutions that support product designs and business objectives
  • Translates business requirements throughout the solution architecture process, delivering technical solutions in accordance with architecture standards and design specifications
  • Influences product roadmaps and advises on investment priorities to align technology initiatives with business strategy
  • Collaborates with global Wealth Management and enterprise teams to promote reusable solutions that support global needs and drive operational efficiency
  • Establishes and enforces architecture governance and risk processes to ensure compliance, security, and technical excellence
  • Mentors and coaches solution architects to build capabilities and foster a culture of architectural excellence
  • Applies deep Wealth Management and Advisor experience to inform solution architecture decisions and drive business value


What you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • Experience in navigating complex a matrixed environment
  • Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers and drive clear outcomes
  • Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
  • Strong technical background
  • A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry (preference is given to candidates with Wealth management experience)
  • Ability to provide guidance, recommendation, and decisions in an agile environment
  • Solid understanding of Wealth management business processes


Nice to have:
  • Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
  • Good understanding of architecture practice frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
  • Good understanding of AIDLC


The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $140,000 - $245,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture Development, Decision Making, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, IT Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Target Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City:

Minneapolis

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-16

Application Deadline:

2026-08-15
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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