Director, Project Management, Program & Innovation– Financial Crimes PMO

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is looking for a Director, Project Management, Program & Innovation to lead financial crimes project initiatives. This leadership role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with technology partners, and ensuring the effective execution of crucial programs in financial crime compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects within banking or fintech sectors, along with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to drive innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program

Work-life balance options

Opportunities to build client relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management or financial crimes compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial crimes programs.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Financial Crimes roadmap.
• Oversee program execution, including business case development.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Client Counseling

Communication

Decision Making

Financial Regulation

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Operational Integrity

Organizational Governance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

PlanView

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Project Management, Program & Innovation within RBC’s Financial Crimes PMO is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving innovation and transformation across the Financial Crimes portfolio. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of financial crimes projects including integration of the Target Operating Model, supporting the launch of new products, regulatory remediation and Data & Technology to enhance RBC’s financial crime detection and prevention capabilities.

What will you do?

• Define and execute the Financial Crimes, Program & Innovation roadmap
• Collaborate with RBCs Technology & Operations, Data Management & Analytics to pilot and scale cutting-edge financial crime solutions.
• Lead a portfolio of high-priority Financial Crimes initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable risk reduction.
• Oversee end-to-end program execution, including business case development, funding approvals, vendor partnerships, and implementation.
• Implement project management methodologies to accelerate innovation while maintaining strong governance.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Innovation Specialists, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive upskilling initiatives to build expertise in financial crimes compliance, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Present executive-level updates to Steering Committees, Regulators, and Senior Leadership on innovation progress, risks, and ROI.
• Monitor key indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, innovation, or financial crimes compliance, preferably within banking/fintech
• Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes programs and regulatory expectations.
• Proficiency in RBC’s project management tools (JIRA, SharePoint, PlanView) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information to senior leaders.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation projects
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers & Business Analysts in a complex environment.

Nice-to-have:

• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications (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 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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Client Counseling, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-03

Application Deadline:

2025-06-18

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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