Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
Are you a talented, creative and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
What is the Opportunity?
The global functions technology group supports Finance and Risk Business partners by using our extraordinarily rich data set that spans multiple versions and geographies globally and captures detailed datasets. Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners. We work in complementary teams comprising members from Data Engineering and various groups at the Bank. To support our rapidly growing group we are looking for Data Architects who are equally passionate about the opportunity to use rich data to tackle meaningful business problems. Data Architect will apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments to bridge the gap between business and technology by delivering critical insights and analysis to shape strategy, evolve data connectivity, and provide insights into data transformation.
What will you do?
- Work within a team of Data and Business analysts within Data Engineering group. Develop Business requirements for IT applications, system specifications and test plans, according to existing standards and methodologies.
- Eliciting the requirements needed to carry out business processes including interviews, intelligence analysis and survey assessments.
- Translating business needs, processes and procedures into a workable system, and articulating on specific software requirements by communicating about these requirements with technology experts and business stakeholders.
- Working closely with business architects and other technology staff to deliver project results while implementing risk analysis and meeting required deliverable.
- Utilize Hive/SQL/ Python to perform daily data analysis and advanced data mining and analytics on large transactional datasets
- Work closely with Program sponsors, SMEs in various business areas, technology teams to finalize functional business requirements and support implementation activities
- Make recommendations and build use cases on new sources of value by addressing the biggest gaps in our data sources in relation to completeness
- Find opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build self-service tools for business users
- Research industry metrics and business context and bring this context to bear in analyses
- Excel and inspire others by showcasing highest quality/rigor/thought leadership
What do you need to Succeed?
Must have:
- Solid 3-5 years of business and data analytical experience in applying solutions to business problems in relevant fields such as analytics, business requirements, consulting, or other data-driven functions
- Hands-on experienced in databases, data engineering, ETL, ELT concepts with utilizing querying, automation, and big data technologies (e.g. Python, SQL, Spark, Teradata, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks) to produce repeatable insights
- Solid understanding of Finance business processes such as Balance Sheet Reporting, Profit and Loss Reporting, Capital Reserve Reporting, Capital Markets products and processes, and Regulatory Reporting
- Demonstrated Experienced in quantitative, qualitative, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Utilize storytelling skills, showcase ability of translating complex data into compelling business insights. Ability to communicate findings derived from complex analytics to Senior Leadership, both verbally and visually.
Nice-to-have:
- Data Engineering / Data Science certification and/or completion of Business Analysis training courses.
- Proficiency with creating compelling presentations
What’s in it for you?
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 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 in financial services
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Capital Markets Products, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Tools, Decision Making, Finance Analytics, Finance Banking, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Database, Oracle Database, Regulatory Reporting, Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases
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:
2025-09-24
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
Are you a talented, creative and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!
Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.
What is the Opportunity?
The global functions technology group supports Finance and Risk Business partners by using our extraordinarily rich data set that spans multiple versions and geographies globally and captures detailed datasets. Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners. We work in complementary teams comprising members from Data Engineering and various groups at the Bank. To support our rapidly growing group we are looking for Data Architects who are equally passionate about the opportunity to use rich data to tackle meaningful business problems. Data Architect will apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments to bridge the gap between business and technology by delivering critical insights and analysis to shape strategy, evolve data connectivity, and provide insights into data transformation.
What will you do?
- Work within a team of Data and Business analysts within Data Engineering group. Develop Business requirements for IT applications, system specifications and test plans, according to existing standards and methodologies.
- Eliciting the requirements needed to carry out business processes including interviews, intelligence analysis and survey assessments.
- Translating business needs, processes and procedures into a workable system, and articulating on specific software requirements by communicating about these requirements with technology experts and business stakeholders.
- Working closely with business architects and other technology staff to deliver project results while implementing risk analysis and meeting required deliverable.
- Utilize Hive/SQL/ Python to perform daily data analysis and advanced data mining and analytics on large transactional datasets
- Work closely with Program sponsors, SMEs in various business areas, technology teams to finalize functional business requirements and support implementation activities
- Make recommendations and build use cases on new sources of value by addressing the biggest gaps in our data sources in relation to completeness
- Find opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build self-service tools for business users
- Research industry metrics and business context and bring this context to bear in analyses
- Excel and inspire others by showcasing highest quality/rigor/thought leadership
What do you need to Succeed?
Must have:
- Solid 3-5 years of business and data analytical experience in applying solutions to business problems in relevant fields such as analytics, business requirements, consulting, or other data-driven functions
- Hands-on experienced in databases, data engineering, ETL, ELT concepts with utilizing querying, automation, and big data technologies (e.g. Python, SQL, Spark, Teradata, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks) to produce repeatable insights
- Solid understanding of Finance business processes such as Balance Sheet Reporting, Profit and Loss Reporting, Capital Reserve Reporting, Capital Markets products and processes, and Regulatory Reporting
- Demonstrated Experienced in quantitative, qualitative, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Utilize storytelling skills, showcase ability of translating complex data into compelling business insights. Ability to communicate findings derived from complex analytics to Senior Leadership, both verbally and visually.
Nice-to-have:
- Data Engineering / Data Science certification and/or completion of Business Analysis training courses.
- Proficiency with creating compelling presentations
What’s in it for you?
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 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 in financial services
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Capital Markets Products, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Tools, Decision Making, Finance Analytics, Finance Banking, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Database, Oracle Database, Regulatory Reporting, Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases
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:
2025-09-24
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.