Senior Director, AI and Data & Integration Platforms

At RBC Insurance, AI is fundamental to transforming how we operate, serve our customers, and compete in a rapidly evolving financial services landscape. As Senior Director, AI and Data & Integration Platforms, you will own the strategy and end-to-end delivery across all three domains. You'll be responsible for building the intelligent, data-driven foundation that enables RBC Insurance to unlock AI-driven intelligence to enhance customer experiences, and fundamentally transform our business model. Responsibilities Own enterprise AI strategy and delivery: Develop and execute the long-term vision for AI capabilities across RBC Insurance IT and business operations. Architect and modernize data platforms: Lead the strategic transformation of our global data foundation, stabilizing and enhancing both on-premises and cloud data platforms. Transform legacy integration platforms: Champion the modernization of our integration infrastructure, moving from legacy systems to API-first, event-driven architectures. Drive strategy into delivery at scale: Translate strategic vision into executable roadmaps and quarterly milestones. Build and lead high-performing teams: Provide strategic leadership to data architects, AI engineers, integration specialists, and technical teams. Build strategic partnerships and stakeholder alignment: Serve as the trusted delivery partner to business leaders, IT executives, and technology teams. Champion continuous learning: Cultivate a team of technical thought leaders who stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital platform best practices. Requirements 10+ years of progressive leadership in AI, data, and/or technology transformation, with 5+ years leading technical teams delivering enterprise-scale IT solutions. Deep expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning: Proven experience architecting, implementing, and scaling AI solutions in production environments. Expert-level data platform leadership: Extensive experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise data platforms (data lakes, data warehouses, cloud platforms). Integration platform and modernization expertise: Experience leading the transformation of legacy integration infrastructure to modern architectures. Enterprise delivery and execution excellence: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-year transformational programs at enterprise scale within financial institutions or regulated industries. Executive leadership and stakeholder influence: Exceptional ability to lead diverse technical teams and influence senior stakeholders through data-driven decision-making, compelling communication, and strategic facilitation. Nice to Have Prior experience in financial services or regulated industries, with deep understanding of compliance, risk management, and enterprise governance frameworks. Hands-on experience with specific AI/ML platforms (e.g., cloud AI services, Agentic AI, LLMs, GenAI, MCP, etc), modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake), and integration technologies (e.g. Apache Kafka, APIGee, event streaming, etc). Experience in leading AI adoption and scaling development practices. Experience leading successful data modernization programs on multi-platform hybrid environments in large enterprises. What's in it for you? 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 take on progressively greater accountabilities. Job Data by YubHub .