Job Description What is the Opportunity? We are seeking a senior product leader to drive the evolution of our Finance, Actuarial and Accounting data platform under IFRS17. This role will lead the product vision and delivery model across three cross-functional squads, ensuring we deliver business value iteratively and aligned to Finance Close and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines data platform product leadership with strong financial system understanding, and thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. This role partners closely with Finance, Actuarial, Data Engineering, Business Insights, and Technology leaders to deliver measurable improvements in close cycle time, reconciliation quality, controls, and reporting transparency. What will you do? Translate business needs into a clear sequencing plan, balancing foundational fixes and business-line priorities. Drive portfolio intake, prioritization, backlog management and PI alignment across squads. Lead 3 product squads with Product Owners and Tech Leads to deliver high-impact increments. Establish a clear definition of done, value-based outcomes, and release milestones. Ensure delivery of: Stronger reconciliation and control automation Improved data lineage and accuracy Scalable calculation and reporting capabilities Business self-serve reporting foundations Lead discovery for key use cases to determine desirability, feasibility, usability and viability in partnership with business stakeholders and technical leads Effectively convey/communicate the product vision to the scrum teams, all stakeholders, and interested parties Evaluate business value achieved versus plan for the product and communicating outcomes to leadership & stakeholders What do you need to succeed? Must-have: Leadership Experience, product management, drive and systemic thinking Financial Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of IFRS-17 Financial accounting and reporting within the Insurance industry, including data and modelling inputs and outputs. Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Education: BBA, BSc, or an equivalent qualification. Nice-to-have Data and Analytics Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of data pipelines, ELT processes, cloud-based data platforms, data modeling, BI tools, and data governance frameworks. Advanced Education: MBA or MSc degree is highly desirable. Experience in the Insurance sector Agile Methodologies: Experience working with Kanban and Sprint methodologies, as well as Agile delivery principles. What’s in it for you? Whether it’s developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, modern and comprehensive benefits, or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter, at RBC you have everything you need at your fingertips to build your career and life. Working with an award-winning team Awards | RBC Diversity & Inclusion A comprehensive Total Rewards package that prioritizes your overall wellbeing, including flexible and modern benefits, competitive compensation and stock options Work where you belong as part of a supportive, inclusive team and company that celebrate your unique perspectives, background and experience and want you to bring your whole self to work, every day. Leaders who are invested in your success and provide opportunities to learn, to grow and to try new things. Develop new skills, sharpen existing ones and explore paths you never knew existed with a host of learning programs and tools designed to support you in every phase of your career. Flexible work arrangements and leaders who support your needs—both personal and professional. An opportunity to have real impact on the lives of our clients and the communities you serve. RBCI software tools to boost your productivity Job Skills Agile Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Finance, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Leadership, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Development Methodology, Product Management, Product Services, Results-Oriented Additional Job Details Address: MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA City: Mississauga Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: INSURANCE Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025-11-05 Application Deadline: 2025-11-21 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At 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. 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