Director, Corporate Actions Technology

RBC Capital Markets is building a new prime brokerage business and seeks a Director to lead the technology that processes corporate actions events. The successful candidate will partner with business and architecture stakeholders to define and implement a modern processing platform, manage a team of technologists, and ensure accurate and timely service for hedge funds and institutional clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the multi-year technology strategy and roadmap for corporate actions
• Direct the choice and rollout of a modern processing platform
• Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Wealth Management, Risk and Finance to align end-to-end technology solution
• Manage budget and delivery milestones for the team
• Lead and coach a team of engineers, architects and delivery managers

Requirements:

• Significant experience delivering corporate actions or asset servicing technology at a bank, broker, custodian or technology provider
• Proven record of leading large, multi-year platform programs
• Strong knowledge of corporate actions events
• Experience selecting and managing technology vendors
• Degree in engineering, computer science or a related field

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in prime brokerage, capital markets – equity business
• Familiarity with industry messaging standards
• Practical experience using automation or artificial intelligence
• MBA or other graduate degree

Salary: $210,000 - $275,000 per year, depending on experience and market conditions. Additional compensation includes a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program, health insurance, and paid time-off.