Associate Director, Trade Data Engineer - COO Group
RBC · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · CA$110K–CA$140K/yr
Banking · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Associate Director will define and execute data strategy for Capital Markets, delivering governed and AI-ready data capabilities. They will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of relevant experience in Capital Markets. Strong leadership, executive communication skills, and expertise in enterprise data strategy and engineering are required.
Full description
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Build scalable trade data platforms. This role is part of RBC Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution and is responsible for delivering trusted, governed, AI-ready data capabilities.
The Trade Data Engineer will define strategy, lead execution, partner across business and technology, and deliver measurable business value through modern data capabilities.
What will you do?
- 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.
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant Capital Markets experience.
- Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation.
- Ability to lead cross-functional global teams.
Must-Have Skills
- Deep Capital Markets domain expertise.
- Proven leadership in enterprise data strategy, governance or engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree and experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, cloud platforms and AI-enabled data management.
Technical Skills
- SQL/Python
- Cloud Data Platforms
- Data Modeling
- Metadata & Lineage
- API Integration
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Executive communication
- Influencing without authority
- Talent development
- Outcome-driven execution
Success Metrics / KPIs
- Data quality improvement
- Reduction in manual processes
- Delivery against roadmap
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Business value realized
Key Stakeholders
Front Office, COO, Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Architecture, Data Governance, AI teams.
Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-08-05Application Deadline:
2026-10-01Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.
Pay Range
The expected pay range for this position is:
$110,000.00 - $140,000.00
The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.
You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
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