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About the Role

The Associate Director, Counterparty Data is responsible for delivering analysis and data solutions across the Counterparty Data Repository and broader Client Data ecosystem (MDM Master Data Management). This role sits at the intersection of business, data, and technology—translating complex regulatory and operational requirements into scalable, well-governed data solutions. A successful candidate will combine strong analytical depth with strategic leadership, owning end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent programs and initiatives. You will act as a key interface between business stakeholders, data engineering, and operations, ensuring that data solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. This is a high-autonomy role in a change-driven environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable presenting to senior management and performing analysis to validate data and assumptions.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Business Analysts and Data Analysts across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Own end-to-end delivery of analysis workstreams, establishing best practices for requirements gathering, data analysis, and documentation.
Drive prioritisation, capacity planning, and execution to ensure programs deliver on time and to quality standards.
Translate complex business, regulatory, and operational requirements into structured data and system specifications.
Define data mapping, transformation logic, and lineage across multiple source systems.
Partner with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Client Intelligence and Regulatory Reporting to define data needs & expected outcomes.
Bridge the gap between business intent & technical implementation, ensuring requirements are clear, complete, and actionable.
Support large-scale data transformation initiatives including migrations, regulatory programs, and platform enhancements.
Identify opportunities to automate, standardise, and scale analysis workflows.
Contribute to the evolution of the Client Data / Master Data operating model, including governance and ownership structures.
Act as a primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across business and technology.
Present insights, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage expectations across multiple stakeholder groups with competing priorities.
Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and structured analysis.

Requirements

Robust experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or data-focused delivery roles within financial services.
Proven experience leading teams in a complex, enterprise environment.
Track record of owning delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives with varied stakeholders.
SQL skills with experience working against large relational databases (SQL Server preferred).
Strong data manipulation and analysis capabilities.
Proficiency in Excel is required; Python, R, VBA, Power Query, Tableau, and Power BI familiarity assets.
Experience with data profiling, validation, and standardisation.
Strong problem-solving and structured thinking skills.
Ability to operate independently and drive clarity for the team and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
Self-driven with strong attention to oversight, quality, and follow-through.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority.

Skills

Decision Making
Detail-Oriented
Financial Risk Management (FRM)
Interpersonal Relationship Management
Interpersonal Relationships
Long Term Planning
Results-Oriented
Risk Management
Treasury Management
SQL
Excel
Python
R
VBA
Power Query
Tableau
Power BI

Location

100 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
Hybrid (4 days in office)

Experience Level

Associate Director

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Opportunities to work with the best in the field
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.

About the Company

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity

We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.