Managing Director, Data Product Lead - COO Group

RBC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $300,000 - $400,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Director, Data Product Lead is part of RBC Capital Markets Data Strategy & Execution and owns enterprise data products across Capital Markets. The role is responsible for delivering trusted, governed, AI-ready data capabilities by defining strategy, leading execution, partnering across business and technology, and delivering measurable business value through modern data capabilities.

The role develops data strategy aligned with Capital Markets objectives, defines target-state architecture and roadmaps, and leads strategic transformation initiatives. It drives data quality, controls, governance, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness; establishes KPIs and value-realization metrics; and supports investment planning and prioritization. The Data Product Lead champions cloud, AI, and automation, develops reusable data products and APIs, communicates with stakeholders up to executive level, and mentors teams while fostering innovation.

The position is based at Goldman Sachs Tower, 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, United States. It is a regular, salaried, full-time role with a stated 40-hour work week. The expected salary range is $300,000–$400,000, with compensation dependent on factors including experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant Capital Markets experience.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional global teams.
• Deep Capital Markets domain expertise.
• Proven leadership in enterprise data strategy, governance, or engineering.
• Technical skills in SQL/Python, cloud data platforms, data modeling, metadata and lineage, and API integration.
• Leadership competencies in strategic thinking, executive communication, influencing without authority, talent development, and outcome-driven execution.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Collibra, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop domain strategy aligned with Capital Markets objectives.
• Partner with business, technology, operations, risk, and finance.
• Define target-state architecture and roadmap.
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives.
• Drive data quality, controls, and governance.
• Establish business KPIs and value-realization metrics.
• Manage stakeholder communications up to executive level.
• Champion cloud, AI, and automation.
• Develop reusable data products and APIs.
• Mentor teams and foster innovation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Support investment planning and prioritization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including competitive compensation, bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock options where applicable.
• Coaching and growth opportunities from leaders invested in employee development.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Benefits include a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and a paid time-off plan.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in communities.
• The ability to build strong, enduring relationships with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director