Associate Director, Compliance Strategic Planning and Execution

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank seeks a professional for its Compliance Governance and Regulatory Change Management Team. This hybrid role involves strategic planning, financial and resource management, and overseeing transformation projects. Candidates with extensive experience in business, finance, and project management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry.
• Strong project management experience with a demonstrated track record.
• Ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track strategic priorities for Compliance.
• Engage in financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Develop and document standardized operational models.

Skills

Business Appraisals

Business Process Improvements

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Excel

Powerpoint

Visio

SharePoint

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for assisting Compliance Governance and Regulatory Change Management Team with strategic decks/ storytelling, shape the operational plan, manage a portfolio of transformation projects, and continuous improvement activities. He/ she will be responsible for leading yearly strategy planning sessions, execution/ management and oversight of 2026 strategic priorities. The candidate will also be responsible for overall financial and resource management, encompassing financial planning, performance analysis, cost allocation, and strategic decision support which involves managing all business management activities in Compliance including ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and ad-hoc support for the Compliance Governance and Regulatory Change Management Team and Global CCO.
Note: this is a hybrid working role. The expectation is that the incumbent will work 3 days per week from the office.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Develop strong working relationships with internal partners and stakeholders, Compliance executive team and RBC business segments
• Engage in financial forecasting and development sessions, including but not limited to strategic planning, tactical planning, and budgeting
• Project manage Compliance technology and strategic projects with a multi-jurisdictional scope – provide oversight, monitor and manage associated financials
• Build the execution / project management plan for managing, monitoring and tracking the strategic priorities/ annual global Compliance plan
• Prepare senior management meeting materials, such as Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings, as well as other regulatory scheduled program forums
• Establish and document a comprehensive standardized financial and business management operating model (including planning process) to ensure consistent practices across all jurisdictions as well as identify wats to improve financial and business management tracking metrics (KRIs and KPIs)
• Identify holistically cost efficiency projects across all of Compliance and create proposals ensuring alignment and efficiency across all business segments and jurisdictions
• Develop target operating models for new ways of working, and reporting across all jurisdictions
• Successfully deliver the implementation of all project objectives and ensue business stakeholders are well informed of the future state benefits
• Drive any change management activities under Compliance Tech and strategic projects portfolio

What do you need to succeed?
Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• 7- 10 + years of experience in the relevant field preferred in the financial industry
• Prior Project Management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem solving and relationship management
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to partner with and influence senior business stakeholder

Nice to have

• PMP or MBA is an asset

Job Skills

Business Appraisals, Business Process Design, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Configuration Management (CM), Crisis Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-04

Application Deadline:

2025-06-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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