Director, AI & Data Strategic Modernization

Location: MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description

What is the opportunity

The Director, AI & Data Strategic Modernization role is responsible for translating RBC Insurance's business strategies into actionable AI and data initiatives, aligned to the digital roadmap, that drive scalable growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer outcomes across the Insurance value chain. The role will be responsible for creating a sequenced, value-driven modernization roadmap that evolves the organization’s data, AI, and intelligent automation capabilities. This role will also be responsible for continuous business value tracking and providing competitive intelligence on Data and AI industry practices.

What will you do?

• Partner with Insurance business leaders across underwriting, claims, distribution, and product development to understand strategic priorities, growth targets, and market positioning goals

• Identify AI/data initiatives that directly support insurance P&L objectives and competitive differentiation and collaborate with Digital Strategy team to ensure strategic alignment and develop multi-year initiative roadmaps, sequencing initiatives based on value, risk, and organizational readiness

• Identify and quantify AI-driven value pools and partner with Finance to measure business value and realization generated by data products and AI initiatives

• Develop and refine business cases tied to measurable financial outcomes

• Craft executive level modernization narratives and translate technical evolution into business language

• Assess capability maturity across data, AI, analytics, and orchestration

• Create and maintain executive dashboards tracking Data & AI investments relative to value generation and ROI

• Monitor insurance industry trends and competitive AI/data strategies to identify market opportunities and potential threats

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, product management, or business strategy roles

• 5+ years of experience in insurance industry with understanding of underwriting, claims, and distribution domains

• Demonstrated experience with data analytics, applied AI, or digital transformation initiatives

• Strong financial acumen and ability to understand Insurance financials

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

• Strong communication skills with proven ability to synthetize ambiguity into clarity

Nice-to-Have:

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams

• Strong stakeholder management and vendor relationship management experience

• Change management experience driving cultural transformation initiatives

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Exposure to senior leaders and governance bodies, with the opportunity to influence strategic business operations.

• Leaders who support your growth with coaching and career development opportunities.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team within the Chief Digital, Data & Strategy Office.

• The opportunity to take on challenging and meaningful work that directly supports organizational effectiveness and strategic decision-making.

• RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INSURANCE

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-06

Application Deadline:

2026-03-23

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$110,000.00 - $160,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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