What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Technical Data Specialist, Regulatory Reporting Data Strategy position at RBC?
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
RBC Capital Markets (RBC CM) is looking for a technical specialist responsible for documenting, validating, and maintaining end-to-end data lineage across Capital Markets technology ecosystem. This role goes beyond business-level data mapping to trace actual data flows across systems, tools, and platforms. The specialist will work closely with the Data Governance and Enterprise Data teams to identify control gaps, ensure data quality, and support enterprise data compliance initiatives.
What will you do?
Must Have:
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
Accounting Finance, Financial Instruments, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Investment Operations, Investment Reporting, Operational Delivery, Performance Management (PM), Resource Coordination
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-14
Application Deadline:
2026-06-14
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
What is the Opportunity?
RBC Capital Markets (RBC CM) is looking for a technical specialist responsible for documenting, validating, and maintaining end-to-end data lineage across Capital Markets technology ecosystem. This role goes beyond business-level data mapping to trace actual data flows across systems, tools, and platforms. The specialist will work closely with the Data Governance and Enterprise Data teams to identify control gaps, ensure data quality, and support enterprise data compliance initiatives.
What will you do?
- Build and maintain technical data lineage mappings that trace data flows across Capital Markets systems (e.g., OMS → Kafka/Event Streams → Data Lake architectures)
- Document and validate comprehensive data lineage across Capital Markets systems and infrastructure using Collibra Data Intelligence Platform and Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog
- Map data flows from source systems through transformation layers to end-user applications and reporting systems
- Read and interpret ETL jobs, stored procedures, and data pipelines to understand actual data movement and transformation
- Identify control gaps in data pipelines and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen data governance and reduce operational risk
- Collaborate with technology teams, data engineers, and business stakeholders to validate lineage accuracy
- Ensure alignment between documented flows and actual system behavior
- Support compliance reporting and audit requirements related to data provenance and data quality
- Own and drive regulatory data analysis work independently, managing field-level mapping projects from initiation through resolution
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in data engineering or enterprise data architecture
- 5 years of experience in data engineering, data governance, or enterprise data architecture roles
- Experience leading enterprise level program management initiatives
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining data lineage in large, complex data environments
- Experience working with data warehouse architectures or transformation pipelines
- Experience working in large, complex data environments
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively liaise with diverse teams and clients
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Business Administration
- Relevant certifications such as Collibra Certified Data Steward, Informatica certification, or cloud platform data engineering certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Designation or active pursuit of professional credentials in data governance or enterprise architecture
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- 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.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Accounting Finance, Financial Instruments, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Investment Operations, Investment Reporting, Operational Delivery, Performance Management (PM), Resource Coordination
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-14
Application Deadline:
2026-06-14
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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