Director, Corporate Client Group

Royal Bank of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Director of Corporate Client Group to lead large commercial relationships within the LC client segment, spanning Kingston to Ottawa. You will align sales, risk policy and market strategies to deliver tailored financial advice and solutions for clients' needs.

The role demands strategic portfolio management, new business development, and collaboration with the client relationship team to grow revenue while ensuring exceptional client service and

Qualifications

• University degree in Commerce or Business Administration with strong financial analysis.
• 3–5 years of commercial banking experience.
• Proven business development and client relationship management.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of banking products and services.
• Experience with emerging technology (video conferencing, social media, digital banking).
• MBA and CFA considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of large commercial clients, overseeing relationship strategy within the RBC relationship team.
• Provide proactive, customized business and financial advice, demonstrating a deep understanding of clients' business and industry.
• Acquire and grow Large Commercial client relationships, collaborating with the client relationship team and bringing the full breadth of RBC to businesses, owners and employees.
• Collaborate with CCG Finance to manage complex client credit needs with strong credit acumen and risk oversight.
• Foster internal and external strategic partnerships and COIs to meet strategic goals for target markets.
• Enable clients to leverage digital solutions for themselves and their business.

Skills

Adaptability

Business Development

Client Centricity

Communication

Critical Thinking

Curious Mindset

Financial Acumen

Practice Management

Education

University degree in Commerce or Business Administration

MBA or CFA considered an asset

Job description

Job Description

Mobility:

This role will cover a market that stretches from Kingston to Ottawa. Candidate must be mobile and available to travel within this area.

What is the opportunity?

As a Director, Corporate Client Group, you are aligned to our Large Client Segment (LC) client segment within Corporate Client Group (CCG), defined as commercial clients with annual sales revenue between $25MM and $100MM. As a professional relationship manager with strong business development skills and advanced financial acumen, you are responsible for new client acquisition, deepening and growing existing client relationships, portfolio management, and profitability. You excel at delivering timely and relevant financial advice to large commercial businesses within your industry of focus, aligning sales, products, risk policy and market strategies to deliver customized solutions specific for your clients' needs. You successfully execute RBC and commercial banking strategic business priorities of delivering a highly differentiated client experience to enhance client loyalty and grow revenue.

What will you do?

• Manage a portfolio of large commercial clients, taking responsibility for the overall relationship strategy within the client's RBC relationship team
• Provide an exceptional client experience by delivering proactive and customized business and financial advice, demonstrating a deep understanding of your clients' business and industry
• Acquire and grow Large Commercial client relationships, collaborating with the client relationship team and bringing the full breadth of RBC to businesses, business owners and their employees
• Work in close partnership and collaboration with CCG Finance to manage and support complex client credit needs, demonstrating strong credit acumen, as well as sound risk mitigation and portfolio oversight
• Foster internal and external strategic partnerships and centres of influence (COIs) to meet the business' strategic goals while focusing on target market clients
• Ensure clients are enabled to leverage digital solutions for themselves and their business

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:

• University degree, ideally in Commerce or Business Administration, with strong financial analysis skills
• Minimum 3-5 years' commercial banking experience
• Proven track record in business development and exceptional client relationship management skills
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Deep knowledge of banking products and services, including industry specialized knowledge, as applicable
• Experience and comfort with emerging technology (e.g. video conferencing, social media, digital banking and mobile applications)

Nice-To-Have:

• MBA and/or CFA considered an asset

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 competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills

• Adaptability
• Business Development
• Client Centricity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Curious Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Practice Management

Additional Job Details

• Address:
• 90 SPARKS ST
• City:
• Ottawa
• Country:
• Canada
• Work hours/week:
• 37.5
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Platform:
• PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type:
• Regular Pay Type:
• Salaried
• Posted Date:
• 2026-11-09
• Application Deadline:
• 2026-11-24
• Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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