Director, Strategic Execution and Data Transformation

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC’s Chief Legal & Administrative Office seeks a high-performing leader to drive enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives. You will guide data and technology transformation efforts, govern large programs, and influence senior executives to achieve strategic objectives.

This role requires building strong teams, delivering measurable outcomes, and partnering with stakeholders across the Bank to ensure successful execution and governance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science or technology.
• Working knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, data pipeline, and data management.
• Experience leading large-scale strategic and regulatory programs.
• Strong executive presence and communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives, focused on data and technology transformation in AML space.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs requiring governance, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior executives on program direction and decisions.
• Represent the Strategic Execution team in governance forums with clear updates, risks, and recommendations.
• Ensure transparency in data/tech risks and progress through consistent program reporting.
• Drive adoption of standardized project governance frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Oversee RAID logs and interdependencies across programs to identify and resolve roadblocks.
• Partner with third-party suppliers/consultants to align with RBC delivery standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Data architecture knowledge

Data modelling

Data pipeline

Data management

Education

Advanced degree in computer science or technology

Tools

Snowflake

DataBricks

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Strategic Execution team within the Chief Legal and Administrative Office (CLAO) plays a critical role in driving highly visible, enterprise-level transformation initiatives providing thought leadership and collaborating with senior leaders to contribute to strategic objectives and the clear path to execution excellence. We are seeking a high-performing and motivated leader to join our team to lead the delivery of enterprise-wide strategic and regulatory initiatives. This role enables business-driven transformation by fostering effective project governance and driving the delivery of meaningful outcomes that align with RBC’s long-term strategic objectives. This is a people management role with responsibility for driving larger, more complex, and strategic initiatives while engaging and influencing senior executives across the Bank.

What will you do?

• Oversee the successful delivery of enterprise-wide, high-impact strategic and regulatory initiatives, currently focused on data and technology transformation within the Financial Crimes Anti-Money Laundering space
• Lead large-scale, complex programs requiring cross-functional coordination, accountability, and stakeholder engagement (i.e. for Data Foundation Layer, Electronic Funds Transfer Reporting transformation)
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders, providing strategic insights and recommendations on program direction and decision-making
• Represent the Strategic Execution team in senior governance forums, including Steering Committees and Executive Committees, delivering clear, concise, and impactful program updates, risks, and recommendations
• Ensure transparency in data and technology risks, controls, and progress by driving consistent and effective program reporting at all levels
• Drive the adoption of standardized project governance frameworks, tools, and best practices to ensure effective program delivery and governance
• Oversee the management of RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and interdependencies across programs to proactively identify and resolve roadblocks
• Partner with third-party suppliers/consultants as needed, ensuring alignment with RBC’s delivery standards and governance frameworks

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Advanced degree in computer science or technology (i.e. MSc., MASc., M.Eng, PhD)
• Working knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, data pipeline, and data management
• Working knowledge of advanced data technology (i.e. Snowflake, DataBricks)
• 8+ years of experience in project and program management, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with experience interfacing with senior executives
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (executive-level storyboarding and presentations)
• Experience leading large-scale, complex strategic and regulatory programs

Nice to Have

• Technology related consulting experience
• Analytics and Artificial Intelligence experience
• Regulatory programs and/or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Experience with enterprise transformation initiatives

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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Variety of assignments over the course of your placement
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Delivery, Quality Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, 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

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-08-04

Application Deadline

2026-08-18

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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