Director, RBC IS Middle Layer

The Director will own the strategy, business architecture, roadmap, operating model, and business outcomes for the RBC IS Middle Layer and associated Shared Services capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Own the Middle Layer strategy, architecture, roadmap, and evolution as a reusable, business-configurable platform
• Establish a scalable, configurable data and processing platform supporting business ownership of data governance
• Drive the sequencing and target model of integration and rationalization of existing platforms, applications, and processes
• Lead Market Data and Reconciliation as connected, managed shared services
• Drive simplification, standardization, automation, reuse, and cost efficiency across all capabilities
• Partner with Technology, Operations, Product, Architecture, and Data Governance to execute transformation

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in data management, platform architecture, or product leadership in financial services or complex enterprise environments
• Proven track record building or leading business-configurable platforms, data governance frameworks, or shared services organizations
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL/ELT patterns, reconciliation processes, and middle-layer/integration layer design
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and partnering with technology, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence, comfortable both setting direction and managing day-to-day service delivery
• Executive presence and communication skills to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change across multiple business units

Nice to Have:

• Experience with investment data platforms, market data management, or reconciliation services in asset management or custody environments
• Familiarity with modern cloud native/AI native data platforms
• Background in Asset Servicing/Custody Services or knowledge of Asset Servicing products, platforms, and operating model
• Experience implementing Specification-Driven Development, AI-driven discovery, or business-configurable workflow platforms
• Track record of successful technology rationalization or platform consolidation initiatives that reduced costs and improved efficiency

Benefits:

• A Total Rewards program that includes flexible benefits, work/life balance and career development programs and investment and retirement savings plans
• Competitive pay and high-earning potential
• All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your career
• Flexible work/life balance options
• RBCI software tools to boost your productivity