Director Strategic Initiatives

Royal Bank of Canada

Job title:

Director Strategic Initiatives

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

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Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Wealth Management Canada (WMC) Digital and Data Strategy team is seeking a passionate, collaborative and innovative individual that will support the creation and articulation of WMCs Digital, Data and Innovation strategy of today and tomorrow.As the leader of the WMC Digital and Data Strategy team you will collaborate with business and functional leaders to ensure delivery of Digital, Data, and innovative experiences across WMC Advisor, Client & Head Office lifecycles.This means partnering closely with our Senior Executives and business leaders to understand their long-term strategic vision and business ambitions driving the WMC business forward. Ultimately you will be a trusted partner to our business and program owners, leading strategy development to enable business ambitions and commercial outcomes.What will you do?Critical Thinking & Strategy: Actively lead the overarching articulation of WMC Digital and Data strategy and determining how to deliver on that vision. Own the detailed work on program and product strategy that will enable WMC’s strategic objectives.Relationship Management: Manage complex stakeholder relationships, from Product Leads to Senior Executives, while building strategy artifacts and throughout execution phases.Industry Understanding: Identify emerging trends and opportunities while partnering with internal business and technology experts to strategize and test initial feasibility of ideasCommunication: Concisely and clearly communicate strategic insights, business cases, potential new business models, product offerings or complex ideas, through a variety of mediums.What you need to succeedMust haveUndergraduate degree in relevant field (e.g. business, economics, or engineering), MBA, CFA or equivalent preferred4+ years of corporate strategy work or management consulting experience (e.g. big 4 firm) and at least 8 years professional experienceProfessional and leadership experience in wealth/asset management or financial servicesProven experience in leading / planning successful delivery of digital transformation initiativesStrong leader with analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, able to indirectly influence others, and collaborates in insightful problem solvingNice-to-haveSeasoned professional approach with a combination of education and experience in financial services, and consulting environmentsAbility to toggle between high-level macro-strategies and detailed product execution situationsAbility to build relationships and manage complex initiativesComfort with complexity and ambiguityWhat’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 succeed. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual. Visit people.rbc.comExposure to strong mentorship and leadership examplesA world-class training program in financial servicesOpportunities to be a valuable member of a close-knit, collaborative team that encourages networkingA comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefitsJob Skills Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Management, Data Mining, Data Science, Decision Making, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Python (Programming Language), Statistical AnalysisAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-03-20Application Deadline: 2025-04-03Note: 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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Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:25:17 GMT

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