Director, Data Protection - Technology and Innovation, (Global Security)

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Director, Data Protection - Technology and Innovation

What is the opportunity?​

As the Director of Transformation, Data Protection, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers in driving strategic transformation initiatives that align with the Data Protection vision and strategy. With a focus on technology-driven innovation, you will oversee the development and implementation of solutions that standardize, automate, and optimize processes. Your leadership will ensure improved risk management, enhanced operational efficiency, and better decision-making through data-driven insights.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of developers to drive innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions that standardize and automate key processes.
• Work closely with engineering and data teams to implement LLM-based tools, AI-driven analytics, and workflow automation.
• Drive the integration of new technologies with existing financial systems and operational frameworks.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including risk, compliance, operations, and technology teams, to ensure seamless adoption of new processes.
• Develop and track KPIs and success metrics to measure the effectiveness of transformation efforts and report progress to senior leadership.
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory and security requirements, aligning with RBC's governance framework.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 10+ years of experience in transformation, technology leadership, or process optimization within financial services.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in developing and automation solutions.
• Understanding of large language models (LLMs), AI applications, and automation technologies.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and operational best practices in financial institutions.
• Experience with agile methodologies, product development lifecycles, and cloud-based technologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field
• Ability to manage competing priorities; completing all in required timelines and working with stakeholders to ensure prioritization meets needs

Nice to have:

• Experience in AI-driven transformation projects in banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of data science, machine learning, and financial modeling.

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 team and business partners. 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with business partners.

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