Regional Manager, Governance

RBC; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

RBC, within the Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel division in Vaughan, Ontario, seeks a strategic leader to guide regional governance of portfolio management. You will work with Managing Directors and Investment Counsellors to ensure alignment with policy statements, suitability, asset allocation, and risk controls, delivering exceptional client experiences.

You will influence portfolio construction, governance reporting, and risk management while partnering with high‑net‑worth clients

Qualifications

• University degree (Business or Economics preferred)
• 10+ years investment industry experience
• Outgoing personality with ability to clearly communicate compliance and portfolio management issues
• In-depth understanding of regulatory environment and corporate governance
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Participate in regional/national projects to improve portfolio management
• Prepare pre-approval review of Investment Policy Statements
• Serve as a key resource for complex files with knowledge of portfolio theory, tax, and wealth management
• Manage client portfolios including discovery, suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts and performance
• Understand High Net Worth client expectations
• Maintain governance reporting and be audit‑oriented
• Identify and deliver training on training needs

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As a strategic member of a national senior management team, you will providing specialized support and operational guidance within a reputable and growing high performance investment counselling firm. Performing within the RBC Phillips Hager & North Investment Counsel division, you will be working with your region’s accomplished Investment Counsellors and their support teams to confirm they adhere to the highest standards of portfolio management governance, thus ensuring they and the firm deliver an exceptional client experience.

Job Description

You will be working closely with Managing Directors, Investment Counsellors and Associate Portfolio Managers to provide leadership and guidance for activities and processes related to managing client investment portfolios, including client discovery, Investment Policy Statements, suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts, performance attribution and reporting.

What will you do?

• Pro-actively participate in regional/national projects to continuously improve portfolio management
• Prepare pre-approval review of all Investment Policy Statements
• Act as a key resource regarding complex files – with an excellent understanding of portfolio theory, the tax and regulatory environment and related wealth management considerations
• Manage client investment portfolios, including client discovery, suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts and performance
• Understand High Net Worth (HNW) client expectations
• Maintain mandatory governance reporting; be audit-oriented
• Facilitate quick identification and mitigation of business risks.
• Identify unique/individual training needs and deliver training programs

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• University Degree (preferable in Business and/or Economics)
• Minimum 10-years investment industry experience
• Outgoing personality and ability to confidently communicate compliance and portfolio management issues, build trust and credibility
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment/corporate governance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to understand business risks, exhibit sound judgment and decision-making
• Some travel required

Nice-to-have

• Fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese/French
• Experience with Canadian Wealth Management (CWM) operating systems would be an asset
• CFA Charter holder; CIM

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.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference with a lasting impact, doing challenging work
• Supported career development
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, and excellent compensation structure

Job Skills

Auditing, Audits Compliance, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Ethical Business, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address

3300 HWY 7:VAUGHAN

City

Vaughan

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-08-19

Application Deadline

2026-09-12

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.