Analyst, Data Sourcing

RBC • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The SOR/APP declaration process as laid out in the data sourcing guideline is a structured and repeatable approach designed to efficiently identify and manage Systems of Record (SORs) and Authorized Provisioning Points (APPs) in accordance with the Enterprise Information Management Risk Policy. The Analyst, Data Sourcing is responsible for assisting with the SOR/APP declaration process to identify and declare SORs/APPs for fully managed domains and providing high level advisory support to self-managed domains to assist them in completing the end-to-end SOR/APP declaration process. The role will maintain relationships with various business & IT stakeholders to understand & communicate details of the SOR/APP declaration process.

Requirements

• Prior experience in identifying and managing SORs/APPs or equivalent experience working with data.
• Experience handling and deriving information from multiple sources of data, and large data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technology staff at different levels of seniority.
• Understanding of retail and commercial banking policies, processes and procedures.
• Strong ability to utilize the Microsoft Suite of tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra.
• Familiarity with agile methodology and agility tools such as Jira.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data lineage to identify and validate Systems of Record (SOR) and Authorized Point of Publication (APP) for Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
• Collaborate with lineage analysts, stakeholders, and committees to review, present, and finalize declarations.
• Document and maintain evidence of approvals in Collibra and SharePoint, ensuring compliance with RBC standards.
• Guide domains through SOR/APP self-management, including enablement training and process clarification.
• Address ad-hoc queries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Engage with Data Management Offices, Control Owners, and System Owners across Lines of Business (LOBs) to align on data sourcing requirements.
• Present Data Sourcing Guidelines and process details to stakeholders to ensure consistent adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline SOR/APP declarations by leveraging existing artifacts and reducing duplication.
• Propose enhancements to improve efficiency, consistency, and documentation practices.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and contribute to broader Data Sourcing team initiatives.
• Develop expertise to become a trusted resource, advancing team capabilities and deliverables.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed