Sr. Manager, AI-Driven Risk Analytics & Automation

Location: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Senior Manager of Data Automation and Analytics for Technology & Operations (T&O) Supplier Management Office (SMO), you will be part of a transformational shift in how T&O SMO manages supplier risk and delivers intelligence. You’ll drive modernization of our operating model through AI and modern data practices, balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership.

• Guide the evolution from legacy reporting to AI-powered, real-time risk insights that fundamentally improve third-party supplier assessment.
• Drive automation initiatives to eliminate manual processes, freeing teams for strategic risk decisions.
• Establish new ways of working where teams leverage AI-augmented analytics and self-service dashboards for faster, smarter decisions.
• Champion cultural and operational shifts to embrace AI-enabled decision-making.

What will you do?

• Leverage data insights, predictive models, and innovation to define a future state for TPRM in the T&O Portfolio.
• Implement modern cloud solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) to enhance agility and collaboration, supporting the transition from on-premises/Dataiku to cloud platforms.
• Build predictive models for automated risk scoring, anomaly detection, and early warning systems.
• Automate manual workflows (risk assessment, validation, reporting) via intelligent automation.
• Develop intuitive AI-augmented dashboards for independent business insights.
• Coach teams to adopt AI-driven decision-making and foster a data-driven culture.
• Deploy continuous monitoring/alerting systems for proactive risk flagging.
• Track transformation outcomes (speed, risk reduction, cost savings); iterate based on feedback.
• Champion AI/data practice adoption by aligning stakeholders and embedding capabilities into operations.

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:

• 5+ years in Data Science/Analytics/Engineering, designing scalable solutions in complex environments.
• 3+ years guiding technical initiatives and mentoring data professionals.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and AI/ML tools (Cortex, SageMaker, Azure ML).
• Proven AI/ML/automation skills (e.g., ML models, predictive analytics) in evolving landscapes.
• Success driving change, tech adoption, and data-driven cultures.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Financial services/regulated industry experience (compliance, risk governance).
• Track record linking data solutions to measurable outcomes (risk reduction, efficiency).

Nice-to-have:

• Third-party risk/supplier management experience.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• RBC/banking systems familiarity.
• Advanced change management training/experience.
• Data governance/compliance expertise (lineage, privacy regulations).
• Agile/DevOps practices knowledge.

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.

• Opportunities to do challenging work, including leveraging AI and SRE principles to drive innovation and operational excellence.

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Job Skills

Big Data Management, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Data Warehousing (DW), Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Repository Tools

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-04-242026-06-15

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

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