Associate Director, U.S. IMBD Strategy

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a highly motivated individual for a strategic compliance role. This position involves working closely with senior leadership to drive compliance initiatives and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance, 7+ years of experience in a financial institution or consulting firm, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to important regulatory matters and business development initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a financial institution, management consulting, or a regulated industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to partner with senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic initiatives for the Global Compliance Department.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans.
• Drive innovation and implement new technologies for operational efficiency.

Skills

Client Counseling

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Organizational Change Management

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Tools

MS Office Tools (Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Word)

Visio

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, COO Office, the candidate will be a strategic partner and work closely with the Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) to execute Global CM and U.S. IMBD Compliance’s strategic initiatives aligning these efforts with the overall vision and goals of the Global Compliance Department.

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, results oriented person to fill the role. This critical position will work closely with the leadership team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operations, strategic planning, development, and growth of the organization. The role will be responsible for a wide range of functions including but not limited to strategic initiatives across business segments as well as regulatory matters, business development, employee engagement, and remediation efforts. Therefore, the ability to prioritize and multi-task is critical for success in his role.

What will you do?

Strategic Planning

• Work closely with the COO and CCOs to execute strategic initiatives, aligning the results-focused efforts to achieve overall vision and goals of the Global Compliance Department.
• Lead the development and execution of the strategic plan, focusing on alignment of regulatory programs across business segments.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends, new opportunities, and strategic opportunities to enhance programs.
• Drive innovation identifying and implement new technologies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Engage in financial forecasting, modeling, and business development, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Prepare senior management meeting materials, such as Executive Committee meetings and materials for presentations to various business lines.

Strategic Enablement

• Lead continuous process improvement and streamlining.
• Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate business operations, by effectively partnering with functional resources including Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Corporate Real Estate, etc.
• Provide support to the CCO and Operating Committees, including coordinating meetings, preparing briefing materials, prioritizing strategic topics, as well as tracking data/progress and ensuring completion of follow-ups.
• Assist with key strategic projects and initiatives, tracking data/progress and ensuring timely completion.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments and teams within the organization to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct research, analyses, and data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making processes.
• On-going support for various ad-hoc strategic initiatives

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Lead quantitative and / or technical analysis and mentor the associate(s) on the team.

• Prepare report and develop and execute strategies to identify and pursue opportunities for program enhancements.
• Continually assess and refine our operating model, strategies to align with business and regulatory objectives.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to regulatory initiatives, team performance and regularly reporting progress to the executive team and Operating Committees and presentations for the executive team to support decision-making.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting / business or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a financial institution, management consulting firm or another highly regulated industry with a track record of handling analytical work and managing complex projects and initiatives.
• Ability to partner with senior business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. Must be proficient with MS Office Tools like Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Word (case study may be required).

Nice-to-have

• MBA or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting or management.
• Proficiency in Visio, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Project/Initiative or Change Management experience

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 lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Job Skills

Client Counseling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Results-Oriented, Solutions Development

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: 2025-11-19

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

Note

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

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