Analyst, Data Sourcing

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

• The SOR/APP declaration process as laid out in the data sourcing guideline is a structured and repeatable approach designed to efficiently identify and manage Systems of Record (SORs) and Authorized Provisioning Points (APPs) in accordance with the Enterprise Information Management Risk Policy

• The Analyst, Data Sourcing is responsible for assisting with the SOR/APP declaration process to identify and declare SORs/APPs for fully managed domains and providing high level advisory support to self-managed domains to assist them in completing the end-to-end SOR/APP declaration process.

• Role will maintain relationships with various business & IT stakeholders to understand & communicate details of the SOR/APP declaration process

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Assisting SOR/APP Declaration Process:

  • Analyze data lineage to identify and validate Systems of Record (SOR) and Authorized Point of Publication (APP) for Critical Data Elements (CDEs).

  • Collaborate with lineage analysts, stakeholders, and committees to review, present, and finalize declarations.

  • Document and maintain evidence of approvals in Collibra and SharePoint, ensuring compliance with RBC standards.

• Provide Advisory Support:

  • Guide domains through SOR/APP self-management, including enablement training and process clarification.

  • Address ad-hoc queries and escalate complex issues as needed.

• Foster Cross-Functional Relationships:

  • Engage with Data Management Offices, Control Owners, and System Owners across Lines of Business (LOBs) to align on data sourcing requirements.

  • Present Data Sourcing Guidelines and process details to stakeholders to ensure consistent adoption.

• Drive Process Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline SOR/APP declarations by leveraging existing artifacts and reducing duplication.

  • Propose enhancements to improve efficiency, consistency, and documentation practices.

• Support Team & Delivery:

  • Assist with ad-hoc requests and contribute to broader Data Sourcing team initiatives.

  • Develop expertise to become a trusted resource, advancing team capabilities and deliverables.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Prior experience in identifying and managing SORs/APPs or equivalent experience working with data.

• Experience handling and deriving information from multiple sources of data, and large data sets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technology staff at different levels of seniority.

• Understanding of retail and commercial banking policies, processes and procedures.

• Strong ability to utilize the Microsoft Suite of tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio)

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with data governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra.

• Familiarity with agile methodology and agility tools such as Jira.

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

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Database Structures, Data Modeling, Data Movement, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Information Capture, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-04

Application Deadline:

2026-07-04

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

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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