Director, Software Development - Banking Solutions

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The RBC Wealth Management IT team is seeking an IT leader with experience in the banking sector to shape our product portfolio for years to come.  RBC Wealth Management is expanding our product offerings and seeking a technology leader to deliver an outstanding experience with these banking products.  In this role you will be responsible for internal technology development, vendor partnerships, and managing successful implementation of deposit and banking solutions.  The role will manage a team of developers, formulate strategy with business partners, and drive execution activities to accomplish objectives according to budget and schedule expectations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner.  Monitor and control activities according to plan.  

• Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks.  Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate

• Manage a team of IT resources providing day-to-day work direction, coaching and professional development, and performance management.
• Collaborate and contribute to cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
• Contribute to Wealth Management IT leadership team activities as required.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree in an IT field such as computer science or management information systems, or equivalent work experience in an IT field

• 8 – 10 years of IT management experience, preferably in the financial services sector

• A strong understanding of technology and financial services industry – specifically looking for experience with deposits and lending processes.

• Experience working with and managing software and service providers in the banking industry.

• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation

• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers

• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

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

The expected salary range for this particular position is $140,000-$230,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

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

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture.
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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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

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLISMinneapolisUnited States of America40Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-09-292026-10-23

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.