Manager, Cards Credit Strategy and Data Science

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Credit Strategy team is hiring for a Manager, Cards Credit Strategy and Data Science to lead the Cards Account Management team combining credit strategy development with credit talent management responsibilities. You will use advanced analytics to develop credit strategies to grow RBC revenue and manage risk to ultimately optimize portfolio profitability. You will also be accountable for the development of an existing talented credit team within the group.

What will you do?

• Use data mining, profitability modelling and business intuition to inform lending decisions for cards credit programs such as Line Management and Transaction Authorizations

• Optimize the profitability of RBC’s retail credit card portfolio by analyzing, designing, and recommending credit strategies

• Support the implementation and ongoing integrity of credit strategies within appropriate systems (e.g. Pathfinder, TRIAD)

• Build financial models to simulate financial outcomes of strategy decisions, measure true outcomes against expectations and drive continuous improvement from findings

• Generate learnings to enhance credit strategies using Design of Experiments (DOE), Foundational Testing, Challenger/Champion and other testing methodologies

• Design and implement management systems to foster and develop a best-in-class credit analyst team

• Test new methodologies and tools to enhance models and strategies, and drive innovation within credit strategy frameworks and infrastructure

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Expert problem solving skills including understanding of credit risk fundamentals and financial modelling

• Proficient in SQL, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Experience with modern analytical tools and technology stacks; Python, GitHub, AWS, HDFS, etc.

• Experience with Data Visualization tools such as Python (Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn) and Tableau

• Ability to develop effective and collaborative relationships (e.g. with stakeholders, credit bureaus, and remote teams)

• Ability to design and deliver compelling presentations to senior management and other stakeholders

Nice-to-have

• Experience with adaptive control software (e.g. TRIAD) and credit scoring technologies

• Equally effective and conversant in business and technical environments

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, fair compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who help 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

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Job Skills

Business Data Analysis, Credit Analysis, Critical Thinking, Database Queries, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-03-162026-06-20

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

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