Director, Insurance Data Management Office
About The Position
As the Director, Insurance Data Management Office, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for Data Management, Privacy Governance, and AI Governance across RBC Insurance. Acting as both a first line of defense for data, privacy, and AI risks and a strategic transformation leader, you will drive insurance-wide governance, regulatory compliance, innovation, and value realization initiatives. This role partners closely with senior business leaders, enterprise functions, and external stakeholders to ensure data and AI is leveraged responsibly while enabling business growth and digital transformation.
Requirements
- 12-15 years of experience in financial services, including 8+ years in leadership roles.
- Proven expertise in Data Governance, Data Management, Privacy Risk Management, and AI Governance within a regulated environment.
- Extensive experience leading large-scale regulatory, data, digital, or business transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations, risk management practices, and governance frameworks (e.g., PIPEDA, GDPR, AI governance).
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments.
- Master’s or MBA in a relevant field, combined with exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications in Data Management, Privacy, AI Governance, or related disciplines.
- Experience within the Insurance industry and strong understanding of the Insurance regulatory landscape.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI/ML, cloud platforms, advanced analytics, and modern data architecture.
- Experience establishing strategic partnerships with technology vendors, industry consortiums, consulting firms, or academic institutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute RBC Insurance’s Data, Privacy, and AI Governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lead data governance, privacy risk management, AI governance, and regulatory compliance programs across the Insurance platform.
- Act as the primary Data Steward, first line of defense and strategic risk advisor for data, privacy, and AI matters, partnering with senior leaders, enterprise functions, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Drive effective data management, quality and governance capabilities within large-scale data and digital transformation initiatives.
- Establish data quality, protection, risk assessment, and information management frameworks to safeguard critical business data assets.
- Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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
- RBCI software tools to boost your productivity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
