Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Global Functions Technology Architecture team is undertaking multiple complex organization-wide initiatives as part our transformational agenda to deliver on our functions strategic goals and to align with RBC’s technology strategy. You will partner with IT and business stakeholders to develop the end-to-end technical solution architectures for high-complexity and high-risk IT initiatives to meet sponsor needs. You will work primarily on initiatives that may span multiple projects, many applications, and third parties with complex integration requirements. Your efforts will achieve a rationalized portfolio of effective business and technology solutions cost-effective to the business. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to leverage shared services and reduce redundancy, technical debt and complexity.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design solution architectures (SA) for large or complex programs across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including systems, applications, and software architecture, aligned with organizational strategies and objectives.
- Translate business requirements into technology solutions that support compliance, governance, corporate security, and policy frameworks—focusing on architecture blueprints, capability models, and proven enterprise patterns.
- Develop architecture blueprints and conduct design reviews to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards; drive adoption of target architecture states and advance overall architecture maturity.
- Conduct POC/POT and be hands on with implementing smaller scale pilot solutions (when appropriate) on target architecture to demonstrated technical viability.
- Collaborate across multiple projects and systems, facilitating communication and alignment across stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; mentor peers on solution design, implementation patterns, and best practices for sustainable operations.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise architectures (including business, data, and cybersecurity architecture) from initiation to implementation.
- Strong expertise with enterprise technologies and frameworks, including (but not limited to) big data platforms, NoSQL databases, distributed computing, data lakes and lakehouse architectures, service integrations, and service-oriented development.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with the machine learning lifecycle.
- Experience deploying solutions to public cloud environments (AWS and Azure), across both infrastructure and managed services.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python, and experience with modern application development practices (containerization, CI/CD).
- Experience modernizing legacy platforms and evaluating architecture options for digital transformation.
What’s in it for you?
Global Functions Technology has a transformational agenda and we thrive on the challenge of enabling the objectives of our functions partners in Group Risk Management, Financial Crime, Finance, Human Resources and CAO. This is the group to be with if you have a progressive mindset and are thrilled at opportunities to leverage the latest technologies for transformational change. From cutting edge Fraud AI models, Climate Stress Tests, petabyte scale machine learning scoring models we focus on progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to be trusted advisors to our colleagues.
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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture, Decision Making, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, IT Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Target Architecture
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-26
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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.
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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Global Functions Technology Architecture team is undertaking multiple complex organization-wide initiatives as part our transformational agenda to deliver on our functions strategic goals and to align with RBC’s technology strategy. You will partner with IT and business stakeholders to develop the end-to-end technical solution architectures for high-complexity and high-risk IT initiatives to meet sponsor needs. You will work primarily on initiatives that may span multiple projects, many applications, and third parties with complex integration requirements. Your efforts will achieve a rationalized portfolio of effective business and technology solutions cost-effective to the business. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to leverage shared services and reduce redundancy, technical debt and complexity.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Design solution architectures (SA) for large or complex programs across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including systems, applications, and software architecture, aligned with organizational strategies and objectives.
- Translate business requirements into technology solutions that support compliance, governance, corporate security, and policy frameworks—focusing on architecture blueprints, capability models, and proven enterprise patterns.
- Develop architecture blueprints and conduct design reviews to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards; drive adoption of target architecture states and advance overall architecture maturity.
- Conduct POC/POT and be hands on with implementing smaller scale pilot solutions (when appropriate) on target architecture to demonstrated technical viability.
- Collaborate across multiple projects and systems, facilitating communication and alignment across stakeholders.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; mentor peers on solution design, implementation patterns, and best practices for sustainable operations.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline.
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise architectures (including business, data, and cybersecurity architecture) from initiation to implementation.
- Strong expertise with enterprise technologies and frameworks, including (but not limited to) big data platforms, NoSQL databases, distributed computing, data lakes and lakehouse architectures, service integrations, and service-oriented development.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with the machine learning lifecycle.
- Experience deploying solutions to public cloud environments (AWS and Azure), across both infrastructure and managed services.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python, and experience with modern application development practices (containerization, CI/CD).
- Experience modernizing legacy platforms and evaluating architecture options for digital transformation.
What’s in it for you?
Global Functions Technology has a transformational agenda and we thrive on the challenge of enabling the objectives of our functions partners in Group Risk Management, Financial Crime, Finance, Human Resources and CAO. This is the group to be with if you have a progressive mindset and are thrilled at opportunities to leverage the latest technologies for transformational change. From cutting edge Fraud AI models, Climate Stress Tests, petabyte scale machine learning scoring models we focus on progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to be trusted advisors to our colleagues.
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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture, Decision Making, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, IT Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Target Architecture
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-08-26
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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.
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.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.