Director, Software Development - Banking Solutions

Director of IT, Banking Solutions

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The RBC Wealth Management IT team is expanding our technology offerings to provide world class deposits and lending products for our clients. We are seeking an IT leader with experience in the banking sector to shape our product portfolio for years to come. In this role you will be responsible for internal technology development, vendor partnerships, and managing successful implementation of deposit and lending solutions. The role will manage at team of developers, formulate strategy with business partners, and drive execution activities to accomplish objectives according to budget and schedule expectations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate
• Manage a team of IT resources providing day to day work direction, coaching and professional development, and performance management.
• Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
• Contribute to Wealth Management IT leadership team activities as required.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree in an IT field such as computer science or management information systems, or equivalent work experience in an IT field
• 8 - 10 years of IT management experience, preferably in the financial services sector
• A strong understanding of technology and financial services industry - specifically looking for experience with deposits and lending processes.
• Experience working with and managing software and service providers in the banking industry.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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