Senior Manager, Product Owner, PMCS

Royal Bank of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?In RBC Infrastructure Strategy team, we’re looking for a hands-on Product Owner to lead the delivery and deployment of credit risk models and strategies that power our credit decisioning capabilities. In this role, you’ll partner with data scientists, engineers, risk experts, and business leaders to deliver models and strategies into production — at scale, on time, and with impact. You’ll translate technical details into clear action, keep delivery moving in Agile sprints, and make sure every deployment meets business goals and regulatory standards.What will you do?
  • Own and manage the product backlog for deployment of risk and credit models and strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate complex model requirements into clear, actionable work for technology teams.
  • Lead Agile delivery — sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, and prioritization.
  • Partner with model governance, risk, and compliance to ensure standards are met.
  • Oversee production deployment with the right controls, metrics, and validation.
  • Communicate model outcomes and changes in simple, clear language to all audiences.
  • Ensure models and strategies are deployed efficiently and accurately into production systems, with clear metrics and validation procedures.
  • Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively to avoid delivery roadblocks.
What do you need to succeed?Must-have:
  • University Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in risk management, credit analytics, or product ownership.
  • Proven experience working with technology teams and data science in a financial or regulated environment.
  • Proven ability to think strategically and execute effectively, balancing long-term vision with delivery demands.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management and influence, building alignment across diverse business and technical teams.
  • Strong time management, facilitation and communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of credit lifecycle, risk modeling, or data-driven decisioning.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving mindset to navigate challenges and changing priorities.
  • Proven ability to manage delivery in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence).
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities.
  • Working knowledge of data manipulation on large datasets with programming in Python, SQL.
Nice-to-have:
  • Strong understanding of credit lifecycle, risk modeling, and data-driven strategies.
  • Knowledge of bank retail products and credit lending processes, working experience with financial and credit bureau information.
  • Experience with leading agile teams and agile program management
  • Experience working in a highly matrixed enterprise environment
What’s in it for you?You’ll be part of a team shaping the future of how RBC makes credit decisions, using some of the most advanced modeling and decisioning capabilities in the industry. Your work will directly influence how millions of clients are served — and you’ll get to see your ideas go live in production.We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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.
  • Work on a dynamic topic of strategic importance.
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Job Skills Business Data Analysis, Communication, Credit Analysis, Database Queries, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Operational Delivery, Quantitative Methods, Risk ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-08-14Application Deadline: 2025-09-14Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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