Process Transformation Specialist

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Process Re-Engineering Specialist to drive transformation in finance processes. The role involves automating workflows and collaborating with finance teams to improve efficiencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in process transformation, with proficiency in automation tools like RPA and Alteryx. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance process transformation or automation.
• Proven track record of delivering automation solutions.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance stakeholders to analyze and redesign processes.
• Lead automation delivery from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Build frameworks for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Automation

Proficiency in Excel VBA

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field

Advanced degree or professional designation (CPA, CFA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma)

Tools

RPA

Power Automate

Alteryx

Blue Prism

SQL

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Re-Engineering Specialist to join our CFO Data & Automation team. This role is critical in driving the transformation of finance processes by identifying, redesigning, and automating workflows. You will leverage and promote the use of RPA, low‑code/no‑code platforms and other automation and efficiency tools to reduce manual work, streamline reporting, and improve controls.

What you will do?

• Partner with finance stakeholders to assess, analyze, and redesign processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and automation opportunities.
• Lead end‑to‑end automation delivery using RPA and other tools, from requirements gathering to solution implementation and adoption.
• Build frameworks and methodologies for process improvement, standardisation, and automation pipeline management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to finance leaders on automation and efficiency opportunities, balancing technical feasibility with business impact.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by promoting self‑service automation and upskilling finance staff on low‑code/no‑code tools.
• Ensure automated processes are well‑documented, controlled, and compliant with audit and SOX standards.
• Contribute to the team’s overall technical and strategic capabilities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CPA, CFA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in finance process transformation, automation, or related fields.
• Proven track record of delivering automation solutions (RPA, Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in Excel VBA.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to simplify complexity and design scalable solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Python, specifically Pandas, SQLAlchemy, NumPy, and Selenium packages.
• Proficiency in Blue Prism.
• Experience in RBC IT systems and service platforms (e.g., Peoplesoft, Pega, EPM, Confluence, ServiceNow, Access Manager).
• Knowledge of RBC products and businesses.
• Strong knowledge of finance processes (e.g., month‑end closing, Pega attestation, Peoplesoft/Adjustment Capture entries, financial and regulatory disclosures).

Automation, Blue Prism (Software), Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Microsoft Excel VBA Programming, Organizational Change Management, Pandas Python Library, Professional Presentation, Python Programming Language, Results‑Oriented, Robotic Process Automation, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W: TORONTO, Toronto, Canada.

Work hours: 37.5 hours/week.

Employment Type: Full time, Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO.

Job Type: Regular.

Pay Type: Salaried.

Posted Date: 2025-11-21.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-07. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment.

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