Associate Director, Data and Architecture Services - Capital Markets

Overview

Opportunity: The Associate Director, Data and Architecture Services - Capital Markets will join the Data Content and Modeling team. The role focuses on documenting data requirements, identifying data gaps, supporting dataset registration, ingestion and consumption processes to satisfy requirements for the capital markets business, supporting regulatory compliance, and the overall CM data strategy to improve data quality and controls. Responsibilities include standardizing data within the capital markets domain (including, but not limited to, trade data, reference data (client, book, instrument), payments, risk, and other structured and unstructured datasets used for analytics).

• Document data requirements and identify gaps in collaboration with stakeholders from various departments
• Design and develop sophisticated data models for trade data related to various financial instruments, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements
• Standardize data within the capital markets domain, including trade data, reference data, payments, and other structured/unstructured datasets
• Develop and maintain data catalogs using industry-standard tools and frameworks
• Define data formats to support standardized reporting and integrate them with existing systems
• Identify and document system lineage, data flows, and control points to ensure data integrity and security
• Analyze data quality issues and recommend solutions to improve data accuracy and completeness

Must-have

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data modeling, with a strong preference for candidates with capital markets experience
• Expert knowledge of financial products, trade lifecycle, and market data
• Demonstrated experience in modeling trade data using industry-standard protocols and schemas such as FpML, ISDA CDM, FIX, SWIFT, or ISO
  20022
• Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, Power Designer, IBM Data Architect) and familiarity with database technologies (SQL, No
  
  SQL)
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Understanding of financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and their impact on data management
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are considered an asset

• Knowledge of industry data standards like FpML, CDM, ISO 20022
• Advanced understanding of change management principles and business operations

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
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

• Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W, TORONTO
• City: Toronto
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date:
• Final date to receive applications:
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above

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