Senior Manager, Data & Analytics - Commercial Banking Operations

Royal Bank of Canada•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Manager, Data & Analytics, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of data capabilities across Commercial Banking Operations (CBO). You will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping and delivering a forward-looking data strategy that enhances decision-making, risk visibility, and operational performance. This role combines people leadership, deep technical expertise, and business acumen. You will build and lead a high-performing analytics team, drive the development of scalable data solutions, and translate complex data insights into clear, actionable narratives for executive stakeholders. You will champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and establish a strong, standardized data foundation across CBO.

Requirements

Proven experience in people leadership, with the ability to build and scale high-performing teams
Deep technical expertise in data and analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Teradata)
Strong experience developing and executing data strategies in complex, multi-layered environments
Advanced proficiency in data modeling, reporting, and analytics solution design
Exceptional ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling business insights
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in engaging senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and drive strategic outcomes

Nice To Haves

Experience in Commercial Banking Operations or similar operational environments
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
Understanding of Big Data Analytics

Responsibilities

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data and analytics professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
Own and execute the CBO data strategy aligned to business priorities and establish scalable data frameworks, governance, and “single source of truth” datasets
Oversee the development of advanced analytics, reporting, and data products and identify opportunities where data can drive measurable business value
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners, translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership and enable proactive risk identification and performance optimization
Guide the design and implementation of modern data solutions, automation and analytics tools, ensuring best practices in data architecture, data quality and lineage
Leverage emerging technologies to enhance analytics capabilities and communicate complex analytical concepts in a simplified, business-friendly manner
Collaborate across teams to align data initiatives with enterprise priorities and drive continuous improvement in reporting, analytics processes, and data accessibility
Standardize metrics, definitions, and reporting across CBO and enable timely, informed decision-making through efficient data delivery