Head of Data

RBC • New York, NY

1d • $210,000 - $275,000 • Onsite

About The Position

What is the opportunity? Lead alternative data and fundamental data practice within QTS – CBDDT. Directs and leads the operation and delivery of machine learning programs and projects. Manages activities through senior managers and managers and implements corporate and divisional strategic plans and budgets What will you do? Lead Architecture , Engineering and delivery of the data practice including data ingestion, data analytics and data monetization of alternative data. Lead a team of data scientists to leverage best in class Data and analytics techniques to embed alternative data in Research , Banking and Global Markets use cases. Develop best in class alternative data products partnering with Fortune 500 companies to offer differentiated data to Institutional and corporate clients. Design and develop frameworks for back testing and signal generation from alternative data. What do you need to succeed? Deep experience in a diverse wide set of alternative data usage in Capital Markets. Experience building data platforms and data pipelines for alternative data ingestion, transformation and delivery Experience with ML engineering and operations related to structured and unstructured data Financial domain expertise and experience working with Quants , Research Analysts and Bankers Understanding and experience with signal generation, back testing etc. 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 The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $210,000 - $275,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate’s Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs. This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan. Rbc’s Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That: · Drives Rbc’s High Performance Culture · Enables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic Goals · Generates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎ We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.

Requirements

• Deep experience in a diverse wide set of alternative data usage in Capital Markets.
• Experience building data platforms and data pipelines for alternative data ingestion, transformation and delivery
• Experience with ML engineering and operations related to structured and unstructured data
• Financial domain expertise and experience working with Quants , Research Analysts and Bankers
• Understanding and experience with signal generation, back testing etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead alternative data and fundamental data practice within QTS – CBDDT.
• Directs and leads the operation and delivery of machine learning programs and projects.
• Manages activities through senior managers and managers and implements corporate and divisional strategic plans and budgets
• Lead Architecture , Engineering and delivery of the data practice including data ingestion, data analytics and data monetization of alternative data.
• Lead a team of data scientists to leverage best in class Data and analytics techniques to embed alternative data in Research , Banking and Global Markets use cases.
• Develop best in class alternative data products partnering with Fortune 500 companies to offer differentiated data to Institutional and corporate clients.
• Design and develop frameworks for back testing and signal generation from alternative data.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees