Director, Research Technology

RBC - Jersey City, NJ

Hiring: Director, Research Technology Company: RBC Location: Jersey City, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 07:42:04 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : .NET, Angular, CI/CD, Data Pipeline, Docker, Java, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Microservices, Python, REST, RESTful, React About the job Experience: •12+ years of software development and architecture experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership capacity directing technology teams and strategy. Required Skills: •RBC Capital Markets Global Research is a leading provider of innovative, data-driven insights to engage clients and guide investment decisions. Our research reaches across a universe of companies and multiple asset classes, leveraging deep expertise combined with advanced data science techniques. •Partner closely with senior research leaders, business stakeholders, and product teams to translate business strategy into a modern, resilient technology platform. •Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team including full-stack developers, data engineers, project managers, and business analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement. •Strategically drive modernization of legacy systems and platforms, upgrading the technology stack to cloud-native architectures, microservices, and contemporary frameworks while maintaining continuity for business-critical workflows. •Design and oversee the development of software and pipelines that support the complete research lifecycle from analyst ideation and content authoring, compliance, to publication and external distribution via our client-facing portal. •Architect and implement a scalable, shared data foundation leveraging cloud technology and modern data pipeline technologies to streamline research workflows and enhance delivery of data-driven analysis across our coverage universe. •Establish and enforce engineering best practices across the organization. •WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with generative AI models and their practical applications in enterprise software, content automation, or analytics workflows. •Background in Financial Services, capital markets technology, or investment research businesses. •Track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. •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 •Demonstrated capacity 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 Compensation: •$210,000 - $275,000 / year •A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!