Director, Data Strategy

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Director, Data Strategy

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What is the opportunity? The Director of Data Strategy will be responsible for leading the development of the business data strategy in collaboration with the business partners and Data Management Offices to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. This role requires a visionary leader who can align data initiatives with business objectives, foster a data‑driven culture, and ensure the organization leverages data as a strategic asset. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategy, data management, and analytics, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication skills. The aim is to transform RBC’s journey by ensuring that data is recognized and treated as a strategic asset and is utilized to its fullest potential as a key driver of innovation and sustained competitive advantage, while complying to appropriate standards and policies.

What will you do?

Guide the development and documentation of business data strategy, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Review data trends, best practices and emerging data technologies and capabilities across the industry, incorporating innovation to continuously enhance data strategy while supporting evolving business objectives

Manage relationships with business stakeholders and build deep understanding of their data needs across the Bank and communicate new data requirements, decisions and/or strategies effectively

Identify opportunities to use data to create innovative solutions, improve customer experience, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance

Champion the importance of data throughout the organization by promoting awareness and demonstrating the value of data insights in business outcomes, identify gaps in the existing landscape and provide recommendations

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, senior business leaders, and cross‑functional teams

Lead working groups to align data priorities and resolve obstacles

Must Have

10+ years’ experience with Data and Business strategy development

Detailed knowledge of financial services and experience in using data to drive business outcomes

Broad understanding of data management principles, including data governance, architecture, and integration

Ability to develop content and tailor messaging for an executive audience (e.g. storyboarding/ strategic storytelling)

Expert PowerPoint skills

A strong aptitude and desire for learning

Exceptional people influence skills, including the ability to collaborate with multiple teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Post‑Secondary education or equivalent

Nice to Have

Previous consulting experience with an industry leading firm

External perspective on emerging data trends

Broad knowledge financial services information systems, data management applications, and “big data” tools such as Teradata, Collibra, SQL, Python, Snowflake, etc.

What’s in it for you?

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

Job Skills Big Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Governance, Knowledge Organization, Logical Data Modeling, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools, Results‑Oriented, Risk Management

Posted Date: 2025-10-24, Application Deadline: 2026-01-16

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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