Senior Manager, Special Projects & Integration

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategic initiatives within their Personal Banking Value Office. This role involves conducting in-depth analyses, preparing insightful presentations, and collaborating with various departments to drive impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with the ability to foster relationships across all levels of the organization. Join this dynamic and high-performing team to make a lasting impact and thrive in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for challenging work

Ability to make a difference

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial institutions or consulting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Written Communication

Problem Solving

Business Insights

Presentation Storytelling

Financial Modeling

Oral Presentation

Strategic Thinking

Consulting

Education

MBA from a reputed institution

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC’s Personal Banking Value Office (VO) department is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Manager. The department consists of a group of diverse and skilled professionals who play an integral role in the execution of strategic initiatives across multiple lines of business.

The Senior Manager, Special Projects & Integration will play a key role executing strategic initiatives, from framing and conducting analyses to developing recommendations through presentations and supporting implementation.

Successful candidates will be able to become a trusted advisor for senior business leaders, adapting easily to ever changing business needs.

What will you do?

• Conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, provide data-driven recommendations and derive business insights (the "so what")
• Drive problem-solving (i.e., structure thinking with frameworks relevant to each situation; formulate hypotheses, problem trees, etc.) collaborating with large numbers of subject matter experts (e.g., leading work sessions)
• Prepare senior management materials (power point presentations). Synthesize key messages with crisp and rigorous logic; adapt written and verbal communication to different types of audiences (e.g., senior executives)
• Organize project work, applying sound logic to prioritize, delegate and track progress of tasks through a rigorous organization of work, and identify execution risks
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments and teams within the organization
• Prepare periodic reports for senior executives and risk partners by gathering data from senior business leaders, drafting and organizing content, reviewing for accuracy (i.e., pressure-testing), and finalizing materials

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Education: MBA from a reputed institution; a bachelor’s degree in business or finance with an emphasis in Strategy is acceptable for strong candidates
• 4+ years of experience in a financial institution or management consulting firm with a track record of managing complex strategic projects
• Critical Thinking: ability to analyze situations and translate them into insights to make informed decisions. Excellent problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations. Consulting Case Interview may be required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e., ability to articulate complex messages in a concise and clear way, active/deep listening). Timed case analysis & power point ‘story lining’ may be required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships at every level of the organization

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of Data Analytic tools is a plus (Tableau, Alteryx)
• Working knowledge of Agility methods (Scrum Master training)

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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Insights, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Effective Written Communication, Financial Modeling, Oral Presentation, Presentation Storytelling, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-04-16

Application Deadline: 2025-04-30

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.