Job Description
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be responsible for architectural delivery in the IAM Domain for Global Security. You will play a critical role in defining the end-to-end architectures and designs for workforce, third-party, customer, non-human and agentic IAM solutions within RBC. This role demands both technical understanding of IAM solutions and leadership-oriented delivery responsibilities, and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with numerous business and functional areas across the bank.
What will you do?
Define solutions realizing workforce, third-party, customer, non-human and agentic IAM capabilities, develop and evolve solution architectures and designs, demonstrate solutions and meet stakeholders' requirements
Propose, evaluate and recommend solution alternatives that best meet business strategy, requirements, current state environment constraints and alignment to target state architecture
Deliver architectures and designs in agile/SAFe project delivery framework, supporting the agile team's delivery by ensuring sufficient architecture runways is available, and providing technical leadership and guidance
Support the development of comprehensive IAM strategy roadmaps, and provide input to product backlog refinement, prioritization and feasibility assessments, while also ensuring the delivery teams have sufficient focus on addressing technical debt
Author patterns to drive reuse of IAM solutions across the bank and its subsidiaries.
Drive the technical evaluation of third-party technologies and products.
Be an authoritative and trusted partner in IAM capabilities, standards and best practices for the bank
Liaise with other enterprise architecture and development/engineering teams to ensure that all solution architecture views are defined and elaborated, and that solutions are implemented as designed
Participate in and support the execution of RBC architecture governance
What do you need to succeed?
Technical leadership and strong verbal and written communication skills to guide project delivery teams to implement the solutions that you have defined; strong negotiation skills to compel stakeholders to adopt your recommendations.
Extensive knowledge and application of IAM capabilities: authentication, authorization, user, credential and role management, access certification, privileged access management, secrets management, etc.; hands-on experience with designing solutions with these capabilities and the use of these solutions across all types of user populations
Extensive experience in designing solutions to meet regulatory requirements in Canada, the UK and US applicable to the financial services industry
Diverse solutioning experience in a variety of environments, platforms and channels
Practical experience in a variety of protocols and standards in solutions, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, FIDO2, NIST 800-63, etc.
Practical experience with different architecture and design framework (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, SABSA) and techniques (e.g., OO, Top-down, structured analysis, component-based design)
Extensive experience in applying IT risk management practices to assess, measure and reduce risk related to the IAM domain
Bachelor’s degree in a technical area of study (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or other BS/BA degree with a concentration in computer science or information systems.
IT experience of 5+ years with 3-5 years in solution architecture experience on large projects, with proven experience in defining and evolving the architectures of solutions with large user bases from project initiation to implementation to support.
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 have a lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to take on progressively greater responsibilities.
Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Building Architecture, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Design, Leadership, Multi-Level Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management, Software Product Design, Solution Architecture, System Applications, Transitional Architecture
Additional Job Details
Address:
16 YORK ST: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:
2026-03-30
Application Deadline:
2026-04-24
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.
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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.
What is the opportunity?
You will be responsible for architectural delivery in the IAM Domain for Global Security. You will play a critical role in defining the end-to-end architectures and designs for workforce, third-party, customer, non-human and agentic IAM solutions within RBC. This role demands both technical understanding of IAM solutions and leadership-oriented delivery responsibilities, and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with numerous business and functional areas across the bank.
What will you do?
Define solutions realizing workforce, third-party, customer, non-human and agentic IAM capabilities, develop and evolve solution architectures and designs, demonstrate solutions and meet stakeholders' requirements
Propose, evaluate and recommend solution alternatives that best meet business strategy, requirements, current state environment constraints and alignment to target state architecture
Deliver architectures and designs in agile/SAFe project delivery framework, supporting the agile team's delivery by ensuring sufficient architecture runways is available, and providing technical leadership and guidance
Support the development of comprehensive IAM strategy roadmaps, and provide input to product backlog refinement, prioritization and feasibility assessments, while also ensuring the delivery teams have sufficient focus on addressing technical debt
Author patterns to drive reuse of IAM solutions across the bank and its subsidiaries.
Drive the technical evaluation of third-party technologies and products.
Be an authoritative and trusted partner in IAM capabilities, standards and best practices for the bank
Liaise with other enterprise architecture and development/engineering teams to ensure that all solution architecture views are defined and elaborated, and that solutions are implemented as designed
Participate in and support the execution of RBC architecture governance
What do you need to succeed?
Technical leadership and strong verbal and written communication skills to guide project delivery teams to implement the solutions that you have defined; strong negotiation skills to compel stakeholders to adopt your recommendations.
Extensive knowledge and application of IAM capabilities: authentication, authorization, user, credential and role management, access certification, privileged access management, secrets management, etc.; hands-on experience with designing solutions with these capabilities and the use of these solutions across all types of user populations
Extensive experience in designing solutions to meet regulatory requirements in Canada, the UK and US applicable to the financial services industry
Diverse solutioning experience in a variety of environments, platforms and channels
Practical experience in a variety of protocols and standards in solutions, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, FIDO2, NIST 800-63, etc.
Practical experience with different architecture and design framework (e.g., Zachman, TOGAF, SABSA) and techniques (e.g., OO, Top-down, structured analysis, component-based design)
Extensive experience in applying IT risk management practices to assess, measure and reduce risk related to the IAM domain
Bachelor’s degree in a technical area of study (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or other BS/BA degree with a concentration in computer science or information systems.
IT experience of 5+ years with 3-5 years in solution architecture experience on large projects, with proven experience in defining and evolving the architectures of solutions with large user bases from project initiation to implementation to support.
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 have a lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to take on progressively greater responsibilities.
Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Building Architecture, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Design, Leadership, Multi-Level Communication, Negotiation, Risk Management, Software Product Design, Solution Architecture, System Applications, Transitional Architecture
Additional Job Details
Address:
16 YORK ST: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:
2026-03-30
Application Deadline:
2026-04-24
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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay 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 jobs.rbc.com.
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Solution Architect, IAM position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.