Manager, Competitive Benchmarking Strategy

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program with bonuses and

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Opportunity to do challenging work

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets seeks a Finance professional to lead peer benchmarking research and analytics within Performance Management Finance. You will build data models with Python/SQL, apply AI tools, and translate results into executive insights for senior leadership.

You will partner across Technology, Finance, Strategy and Investor Relations to support strategic planning, cost optimization, and capital allocation decisions in a fast-paced environment in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Business.
• Experience with Python, SQL and AI applications; strong data management.
• Executive communication with strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Investigative, innovative and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyse and interpret financial performance across peers and identify trends.
• Design and maintain robust data models using SQL, Python, AI and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with Technology to automate data sourcing and visualization for benchmarking.
• Generate executive insights and present clear strategic takeaways for CEO/CFO materials.
• Provide benchmarking insights to support strategic planning, cost optimization and capital allocation.
• Monitor competitors’ strategies and market position through industry research.
• Partner with Finance, Strategy, Investor Relations and business heads to share findings.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI applications

Executive communication

Interpersonal relationships

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Business

Tools

Data modelling tools

AI platforms

Job description

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity where you will execute peer benchmarking research, reporting, and analysis in RBC Capital Markets (RBC CM) Performance Management Finance. The role will provide data and insights to senior leadership by synthesising financial results, drivers, strategy, and KPIs for RBC CM’s global peer group. The position supports executive level decision-making, strategic planning, and performance improvement initiatives.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Research, analyse and interpret financial performance across peers, while identifying trends, performance drivers, and best practices
• Design and maintain robust data models leveraging tools including SQL, Python, AI, and digital platforms to ensure data integrity and analytical accuracy
• Partner with the Technology team to envision and implement transformative solutions for sourcing and visualizing benchmarking data, with emphasis on automation and enhanced data quality insights
• Generate executive insights and reporting, translating complex analysis into clear strategic takeaways, while crafting CEO/CFO presentation materials with a focus on storytelling
• Provide benchmarking insights in support of strategic planning, business unit performance reviews, cost optimization initiatives, and capital allocation decision-making
• Monitor competitors’ strategies, financial results, and market positioning by performing industry research with the objective of tracking emerging trends affecting competitive dynamics
• Partner with Finance, Strategy, Investor Relations, and business heads in sharing data-driven findings and influencing strategic decisions

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate University Degree (in Finance, Economics or Business)
• Experience with data analytics tools (Python and SQL) and AI applications, and strong data management skills
• Executive communication with excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Ability to build strong inter-dependent relationships across functions
• Investigative, innovative, creative, and analytical mindset
• Motivated to excel in a high-pressure, high-reward environment
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Nice-to-have

• Professional designation (CPA, CFA) or MBA
• Exposure to Capital Markets businesses, risk management concepts, financial reporting systems

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

Job Skills

Accounting, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-09-08

Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.