Director, Software Development - TORONTO, Canada - Royal Bank of Canada

    Royal Bank of Canada
    Royal Bank of Canada TORONTO, Canada

    1 month ago

    Royal Bank of Canada background
    Full time
    Description

    Job Summary

    Directs all activities and initiatives related to application services for an entire organization or for major clients. Manages activities through senior managers and managers and implements corporate and divisional strategic plans and budgets.

    Job Description

    What is the opportunity?

    Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

    We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business, and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.

    ​What will you do?

    • As Director of Software Development for the Policy & Governance Technology department you will be integral in promoting a strong culture focused on process governance, collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder success
    • Work with business stakeholders across Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Privacy, IT Risk to align their strategic and regulatory goals through the successful implementation of Archer or a similar enterprise GRC technologies
    • Work with the platform head, architects, and development leads to expand strategic roadmap and business capabilities
    • Establish and maintain a cadence of sessions focused on transformation of and adherence to our SDLC and change management processes
    • Identify new opportunities to uplift our team and to better promote our current initiatives
    • Manage software development team of developers and business system analysts

    What do you need to succeed?

    Must-have

    • 5+ years leading software development teams across a portfolio of initiatives
    • Strong background in key domains of Governance, Risk, and Compliance with a focus on process design and software development in this space
    • Strong communication and soft skills are necessary to work collaboratively across multiple teams
    • Strong presentation, PowerPoint, and data modelling skills
    • Strong aptitude for Archer or similar GRC technologies

    Nice-to-have

    • Full Stack development experience
    • Experience in front end development (JavaScript, html, CSS, Angular, React)
    • Experience with UX/UI focused design and planning
    • End to end software development and delivery planning
    • Network and Infrastructure experience
    • Data Insights and Analytics technology experience
    • Experience with API/Webservices

    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
    • Flexible work/life balance options
    • Opportunities to do challenging work

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    Job Skills

    Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System Applications

    Additional Job Details

    Address:

    RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

    City:

    TORONTO

    Country:

    Canada

    Work hours/week:

    37.5

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Platform:

    Technology and Operations

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Pay Type:

    Salaried

    Posted Date:

    Application Deadline:

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