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RBC · 1 day ago

Head of Data

RBC is a leading capital markets firm, and they are seeking a Head of Data to lead their alternative data and fundamental data practice. The role involves directing machine learning programs, managing teams, and developing data products for institutional clients.

BankingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Big Data ManagementData ScienceMachine Learning (ML)Financial Domain ExpertiseDeep LearningPredictive AnalyticsData ModelingProgramming LanguagesDecision MakingRelationship Building

Required

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

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus
401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions
Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance
Paid Time-Off Plan

Company

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance.

H1B Sponsorship

RBC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (17)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$16.3B
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.35B
2025-07-10Post Ipo Debt· $177.74M

Leadership Team

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Graeme Hepworth
Chief Risk Officer
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Kelly Bradley
Chief Human Resources Officer
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