Associate Director, QA Lead

The Risk, Analytics, Modelling, Pricing and Processing (RAMPP) group within the RBC Capital Markets Quantitative Technology Services (QTS) groups seeking an Associate Director, QA Lead to head a testing team focused on critical data and risk management applications. You will lead QA for a portfolio of mission-critical risk and data management systems supporting business areas such as Structured Rates Trading, Counterparty Risk, GRM, Front Office, etc, as well as the cross business program covering Risk Modernization. This is a high-visibility role with direct business impact. You will lead a team of QA Engineers managing end-to-end testing across complex, interconnected systems, collaborate with business stakeholders and application teams to ensure high quality testing deliverables. You’ll also be responsible to lead development of reusable automation frameworks, DAGs, libraries, and components, to support testing across a range of applications. You will mentor test engineers on modern development and testing techniques, champion AI-driven automation, and deepen knowledge of Capital Markets technology.

Manage a global team of QA engineers across test planning, case creation, execution, and release management

Design and implement AI-driven automation frameworks, reusable DAGs, libraries, and components to reduce time-to-market

Serve as the primary QA liaison with business users, project/product managers, development teams, and senior leadership for major testing initiatives

Engage with the testing of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.

Coordinate testing schedules across multiple teams; facilitate defect triage, release planning, and retrospective sessions to ensure alignment and continuous improvement

Champion AI and LLM adoption; mentor the team on emerging QA technologies and automation best practices

Establish JIRA boards, scheduled workflows, GitHub governance, and test management standards for scalable QA operations

Own UAT and production parallel regression suites for major transformation initiatives; develop testing process protocols to enhance post-deployment production stability

Build and mentor a high-performing team; manage performance, career progression, and compliance standards

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A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and growth opportunities

Ability 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

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

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