RESPONSABLE ARCHITECTURE ENTREPRISE

Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect for the EA Governance function at RBC. As an Enterprise Architect you will be a key member of the Enterprise Architecture team, supporting and maturing governance practices through our Application Portfolio Management (APM) team and Technology Governance Processes and Certification, responsible for developing governance frameworks and operationalizing processes that ensure the highest level of governance and compliance for our organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, risk and second line of defence, and external partners, to ensure alignment and support for architecture governance and business architecture initiatives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Develop and maintain technology governance frameworks to ensure IT strategies align with business objectives and regulatory requirements Lead business architecture initiatives to model and optimize organizational capabilities, processes, and information flows Establish policies and standards for technology selection, implementation, and highlight rationalization & reuse opportunities Conduct architecture reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with governance policies and enterprise architecture principles Create and maintain business capability models, value stream maps, and process architectures Mentor enterprise architects and business analysts in governance processes and business architecture methodologies Maintain and refresh OKRs/KRIs and related dashboards for Governance and Product Lifecycle processes Contribute to ongoing administrative program/project activities as required

Must have

• 5+ years in enterprise architecture or related roles with proven focus on technology governance
• Demonstrated experience implementing business architecture practices (e.g., business capability modeling, process optimization)
• Hands-on work with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent) and governance methodologies (COBIT, ITIL)
• Experience negotiating technology risk postures with 2LoD, 3LoD or external regulators
• Quantifiable achievements in cost optimization, compliance improvement, or revenue growth through governance initiatives
• Leading technology governance programs in complex enterprise environments
• Business process modeling and analysis (BPMN, UML)
• Developing technology policies, standards, and compliance frameworks
• Cross-functional leadership in digital transformation initiatives

Skills
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical thinking with ability to translate business needs into technical governance requirements
Fluency in business value articulation – translating technical governance into ROI and risk mitigation metrics.
Knowledge of emerging technologies (Agentic AI) and their governance implications
Facilitation skills for architecture review boards and governance committees
Certification in architecture/governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, CISM) is highly desirable

Nice-to-have
Background in IT Risk for a Financial Institution
Executive/stakeholder communication experience
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across multiple LOBs and technical domains

Job Skills
Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Data Analysis, Business Requirements, Communication, Critical Thinking, Dashboard Reporting, Documentations, Emerging Technologies, End-to-End Testing, Information Systems, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Learning Quickly, Portfolio Management, Process Governance, Process Improvements, Requirements Analysis, Technology Landscape, Timeline Management, Workflow Management

Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City:
Toronto Country:
Canada Work hours/week:
37.5 Employment Type:
Full time Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type:
Regular Pay Type:
Salaried Posted Date:
2025-12-31 Application Deadline:
2026-02-27 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion 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. 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.