Director, Head of Securities Reference Data

What is the opportunity?

Director Head of Securities Data, leading a global team to deliver excellence across securities data & control execution related initiatives. This role will include ownership, governance & strategic direction of the core securities reference data repository (SRDR), ensuring data integrity, accuracy & accessibility across RBC Capital Markets & affiliates, alongside various core Function activities within the securities reference data domain. Serving as the central authority for securities master data, driving strategic initiatives to enhance data quality, operational efficiency & regulatory compliance.

What will you do?

Data Governance & Stewardship

• Determine data governance policies, standards & procedures for securities reference data across the organization.

• Decide on the scope & priority of data quality initiatives & remediation efforts.

• Establish frameworks for data ownership, stewardship, & accountability across business units.

• Requiring strong understanding of data architecture, relationship modelling, & data lineage.

• Proficiency in data validation, reconciliation, & remediation methodologies.

Organizational & Resource Decisions:

• Determine team structure, hiring, & staffing levels for various data functions/teams.

• Review & approve training & development programs for team members.

• Decide on escalation of complex issues to senior leadership or external stakeholders.

Technology & System Decisions:

• Select & implement enterprise data platforms, MDM tools, & data management systems.

• Decide on data architecture design, including system integration approaches & data flow methodologies.

• Evaluate & approve technology investments, vendor partnerships, & third-party data providers.

• Determine system prioritization & resource allocation across competing data management initiatives.

• Design, implement & enhance a comprehensive data management framework for securities data that establishes data ownership, stewardship responsibilities & accountability across business lines.

Operational & Process Decisions:

• Set data quality standards, validation rules, & KPIs for securities data.

• Approve procedures for onboarding new securities & managing data lifecycle changes.

• Determine escalation protocols for data exceptions, breaches, or quality issues.

• Decide on trade-offs between data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, & cost.

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across front office, middle office, operations, risk & compliance functions.

Compliance & Risk Decisions:

• Interpret regulatory requirements & determine how they translate into operational controls & data procedures.

• Approve securities data policies to ensure alignment with MiFID II, FSMR, LEI, ISIN standards, & other regulatory frameworks.

• Decide on remediation approaches for data gaps or control failures that could impact regulatory compliance.

What you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum 5-10 years in financial services, with at least 5 years in data management, master data management (MDM), or reference data governance roles. Proven experience managing data teams across multiple asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, or commodities).

• College / Degree level Education

• Track record of designing & implementing data governance frameworks & policies in a regulated environment. Demonstrated experience with data identification & data management systems, including classification frameworks.

• Prior exposure to regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, FSMR, CSDR, & Basel III as they relate to data requirements.

• Experience leading & mentoring data management teams.

• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, data warehousing, & Master Data Management.

• Previous success managing complex stakeholder relationships across front office, middle office, operations, risk, & compliance functions.

• Experience driving data quality improvement initiatives & establishing KPIs & metrics.

• Background in either investment banking, capital markets operations, or risk management functions is preferred.

Nice to have:

• Certification in data management or governance is highly desirable. Relevant certifications may include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Data Architect (CDA), or equivalent from recognized industry bodies.

• Knowledge of financial industry standards for securities classification and identification.

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

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Governance, Knowledge Organization, Logical Data Modeling, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools, Results-Oriented, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-08-062026-08-23

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

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