AI Policy & Tech Innovation Leader

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Professional development

Dynamic team environment

Challenging projects

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

RBC is seeking a senior Thought Leadership role to lead AI policy development and tech research for Canada. You will engage industry groups, governments and clients to provide strategic guidance, briefing materials and insights on AI opportunities, trends and regulatory issues.

As a trusted adviser and public speaker, you will represent RBC at conferences and industry events, source ideas for RBC Disruptors, and collaborate with internal teams to shape policy and communications strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tech policy development, technology innovation, or related areas.
• In-depth understanding of AI, tech disruption, regulations, policy issues.
• Strong skills and experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work across multiple internal teams and seek alignment across key priorities.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to embrace change and to demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Digital and social media savvy, with a strong grasp on the evolving digital media trends.
• Ability to confidently provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and educate and influence others on communications best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead tech research, policy analysis and insights by engaging industry groups, governments, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance and briefing material on AI/technology-related opportunities, trends, regulation, Canada’s competitiveness, risks, emerging technology etc.
• Serve as a thought leader on AI policy matters at conferences, seminars, and industry events.
• Source new ideas and guests for the RBC Disruptors podcast.
• Leverage partnerships and in-house events to engage key stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, trends, and regulations to anticipate potential impacts on business operations.
• Work strategically with key internal RBC partners and collaborate with cross functional teams.

Skills

AI policy

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Policy analysis

Strategic guidance

Public speaking

Diplomacy

Digital media savvy

Thought leadership

Education

MBA or master’s in public policy/technology/innovation

Master’s degree in public policy, technology or innovation

Job description

RBC is seeking a senior Thought Leadership role to lead AI policy development and tech research for Canada. You will engage industry groups, governments and clients to provide strategic guidance, briefing materials and insights on AI opportunities, trends and regulatory issues.

As a trusted adviser and public speaker, you will represent RBC at conferences and industry events, source ideas for RBC Disruptors, and collaborate with internal teams to shape policy and communications strategies.