Senior Director, Royal Distinction Program

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

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Job summary

RBC Dominion Securities Inc. in Canada seeks a Senior Director and Head of Royal Distinction to anchor and acquire Direct Investing's top clients nationwide. Leading ~55 FTE, you will drive substantial annual volume growth and manage assets under administration totaling ~$85B.

This role integrates Wealth Management Canada and Direct Investing client relationships for an exceptional client experience. You will lead cross-functional partnerships, coach a large team, and align with RBC's One RBC

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Wealth Management, Direct Investing, or financial services.
• 5+ years leading teams of 20+ employees.
• Proven track record with high-net-worth clients.
• Experience in cross-functional business partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high-performing team; coach and enable capability development through skill and career advancement.
• Accountable for achieving ~$6.7 billion in gross annual volume growth (FY27).
• Directly accountable for retention and growth of Direct Investing's (~14k) highest-value clients across assigned portfolios.
• Act as a One RBC leader enabling cross-business collaboration across Wealth Management, Private Banking and Business Financial Services.
• Direct accountability to increase shared clients between Direct Investing and Wealth Management Canada by 45k by 2029.
• Own client problem resolution; advocate and problem solve with RBC DI colleagues and escalation as needed.
• Represent RBC DI across Canada; collaborate with in-market partners and leaders.

Skills

Wealth Management

Team Leadership

Client Acquisition

Cross-functional Partnerships

Job description

Senior Director and Head of Royal Distinction is accountable for anchoring and acquiring Direct Investing's most profitable and strategically important clients across Canada. Leading a team of approximately 55 full-time employees, this leader drives ~$6.5 billion in new annual volume growth, and services clients holding a combined ~$85 billion in assets under administration. This role is critical to our One RBC strategy, with direct accountability for integrating Wealth Management Canada and Direct Investing client relationships and delivering an exceptional, differentiated client experience that sets RBC apart in the self-directed industry.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Build and maintain a high-performing team; coach and enable capability development through skill and career advancement
• Accountable for achieving ~$6.7 billion in gross annual volume growth (FY27)
• Directly accountable for the retention and growth of Direct Investing's (~14k) highest-value clients across assigned portfolio(s)
• Act as a One RBC leader who enables cross-business collaboration, introducing clients to RBC partners (Wealth Management, Private Banking, Business Financial Services) to meet all banking and investment needs
• Direct accountability to the Wealth Management Investor Day target to increase shared clients between Direct Investing and Wealth Management Canada by 45k by 2029
• Own client problem resolution; advocate and problem solve, leverage RBC DI colleagues, and escalated as required
• Represent RBC DI across Canada; actively collaborate with in-market partners and leaders (Dominion Securities, Philips Hager and North, Private Banking, Business Financial Services)

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Minimum 10+ years in Wealth Management, Direct Investing, or financial services
• Minimum 5+ years in a team leadership or management capacity, managing teams of 20+ employees
• Demonstrated track record of client acquisition and retention in high-net-worth segments
• Proven experience in cross-functional business partnerships and integrated business development

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Client Counseling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Organizational Change Management, Professional Presentation, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-10-19

Application Deadline:

2026-11-03

Note:

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