Senior Director, Data Engineering and Calgary Innovation Lab Lead

The Senior Director, Data Engineering and Calgary Innovation Lab Lead will have dual responsibilities, equally overseeing the development and implementation of data engineering solutions for the capital markets business and leading the Calgary Innovation Lab. As the Data Engineering lead, this role will empower capital market businesses to seamlessly adopt the Lumina, RBC’s Analytics Enterprise Data and AI Platform, fostering deep collaboration and unifying data across the organization to unlock the full potential of analytics and AI. This will involve creating new and innovative ways to leverage data across all of businesses, defining and supporting business strategies, and providing leadership to development teams to deliver data solutions for critical applications and regulatory requirements, with a focus on AI.

As the Calgary Innovation Lab Lead, this role will drive innovation and growth through the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions,
leveraging the lab as a hub for creative problem-solving and experimentation. This will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation, developing and executing strategies to drive business growth and profitability, and fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation within the lab.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in driving data-driven innovation and business growth, balancing the needs of both data engineering and innovation lab responsibilities to deliver value to the organization

Leadership, Strategy, Efficiency and Effectiveness

• • Break down silos to achieve the organization's vision of unlocking the full potential of analytics and AI

  • Define, set, and implement plans for the overall strategic direction for analytics and AI data with focus on capital markets

  • Plan and position Data teams for long-term success

  • Identify and take action on opportunities to improve the organization

  • Contribute to the overall strategic direction for Lumina, RBC’s analytics and AI data platform

  • Communicate strategy and vision to executives and all levels of the organization

  Development, Monitoring, and Reporting:

  • Provide overall direction for the development of data applications

  • Monitor market and technology trends that will impact the organization's Data strategy

  • Seek out industry trends and knowledge to understand alternative approaches and solutions

  • Partner with vendors to accelerate the adoption of new technologies

  • Collaborate with Senior Management teams across all capital markets business units, with particular focus on their technology
    teams
    

  • Building, Engaging, and Motivating High-Performing Teams:

  • Collaborate on the development and delivery of the capital markets analytics and AI strategy

  • Provide recommendations on innovation approaches, opportunities, and revenue-generating opportunities by leveraging data in
    new ways
    

  • Make decisions on prioritization for projects, vendor selection, strategy direction, innovation opportunities, recruitment, budget
    allocation, and final decisions on new technology suitability
    

  ​Calgary Innovation Lab Responsibilities:

  • Be a visible leader internally and face of the Hub externally, building the Tech@RBC brand in market

  • Lead a tech team aligned to their business, as well as support and lead other local leaders in hub

  • Assist in setting strategic direction, and support execution of aligned initiatives in the Innovation Hub

  • Be an internal culture builder and talent magnet - advocate for initiatives to drive talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention

  • Be a source of local expertise (talent, ecosystem, academic and operational) for leaders looking to expand in the Hub

  • Manage the lab's physical space and promote a collaborative work environment

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Quality Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Product Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

335 8 AVE SW:CALGARYCALGARYCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-04-282025-06-05

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.