Senior Manager, Strategic Execution

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Execution to lead operational excellence within the Wealth Management Supplier Management Office. You will drive strategic initiatives, partner with business units and deliver quarterly risk reporting to strengthen accountability and transparency across supplier risk.

You will guide acquisitions integrations, oversee KRIs, and collaborate with analytics and governance teams to ensure data-driven decision making and effective risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent field.
• 5+ years in third-party risk management, supplier risk or related governance roles; 2+ years executing supplier risk assessments, reassessments or ongoing risk management
• Deep knowledge of supplier risk assessment frameworks, risk taxonomy and vendor due diligence methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders and manage complex stakeholder dynamics
• Strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Strategic thinking about supplier risk in context of business objectives and organizational priorities
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with business units and key stakeholders; serve as trusted risk advisor and business enabler
• Drive high-touch supplier relationship management, advisory and concierge-level support for critical suppliers
• Manage segment escalations, reassessments and ongoing supplier risk oversight tailored to business complexity and risk profile
• Assess supplier portfolios during integrations; identify risks, redundancies and optimization opportunities
• Drive strategic initiatives and programs that enhance supplier risk management effectiveness and transparency
• Lead end-to-end ownership of strategic projects from planning through execution to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk governance
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency gains; translate improvements into sustainable processes and practices
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for segment supplier risk management aligned with business transformation priorities
• Manage stakeholder communications during organizational changes
• Execute quarterly business unit reporting - delivering tactical risk summaries, material escalations and segment insights
• Manage reporting timelines, stakeholder communications and follow-up actions
• Escalate material governance questions to governance leadership for decision-making
• Own data hygiene and supplier profile standardization; develop and maintain data governance frameworks specific to segment needs
• Improve transparency on KRIs and drive strategic initiatives that enhance accountability and visibility on overdue items
• Collaborate with analytics partners on data quality and consistency standards
• Document data issues, support root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Supplier risk management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent field

Tools

Archer SRMA

iValua

LeanIX

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Our Wealth Management Supplier Management Office is evolving how we deliver supplier risk management. As Senior Manager, Strategic Execution, you will lead operational excellence and strategic initiatives, building trusted partnerships with business units, executing tactical risk management, and delivering quarterly risk reporting that drives accountability and transparency.

This is a pivotal role at the intersection of business enablement and risk governance. You'll drive strategic execution initiatives such as improving transparency on KRIs, lead integration work across acquisitions and business transitions, and work with analytics, governance and practice management partners to deliver integrated supplier risk management.

Success in this role requires a seasoned risk professional with deep supplier risk expertise, strong business partnering skills and the ability to lead operational execution with rigor and discipline. Your project management capabilities, strategic thinking, stakeholder acumen and commitment to data-driven decision-making will be essential as you establish excellence in execution and delivery.

What will you do?

Business Partnership & Transitions

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with business units and key stakeholders; serve as trusted risk advisor and business enabler
• Drive high-touch supplier relationship management, advisory and concierge-level support for critical suppliers
• Manage segment escalations, reassessments and ongoing supplier risk oversight tailored to business complexity and risk profile
• Assess supplier portfolios during integrations; identify risks, redundancies and optimization opportunities

Strategic Execution & Program Leadership

• Drive strategic initiatives and programs that enhance supplier risk management effectiveness and transparency
• Lead end-to-end ownership of strategic projects from planning through execution to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk governance
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency gains; translate improvements into sustainable processes and practices
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for segment supplier risk management aligned with business transformation priorities
• Manage stakeholder communications during organizational changes

Business Unit Reporting & Governance

• Execute quarterly business unit reporting - delivering tactical risk summaries, material escalations and segment insights
• Manage reporting timelines, stakeholder communications and follow-up actions
• Escalate material governance questions to governance leadership for decision-making

Data Governance & Transparency

• Own data hygiene and supplier profile standardization; develop and maintain data governance frameworks specific to segment needs
• Improve transparency on KRIs and drive strategic initiatives that enhance accountability and visibility on overdue items
• Collaborate with analytics partners on data quality and consistency standards
• Document data issues, support root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement

What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent field
• Experience: 5+ years in third-party risk management, supplier risk or related governance roles; 2+ years executing supplier risk assessments, reassessments or ongoing risk management
• Risk Knowledge: Deep knowledge of supplier risk assessment frameworks, risk taxonomy and vendor due diligence methodologies
• Business Partnering: Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders and manage complex stakeholder dynamics
• Project Management: Strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about supplier risk in context of business objectives and organizational priorities
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders and business units
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with meticulous attention to detail

Nice-to-have:

• MBA or relevant professional certifications (FRM, CRM, PRM, PMP)
• Change management and/or process engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with third-party risk platforms (Archer SRMA, iValua, LeanIX or similar)
• Familiarity with RBC’s supplier ecosystem, wealth management or capital markets environment
• Experience with business integration, M&A or organizational transitions
• Experience with process improvement, automation or emerging AI/automation technologies

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.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.

Job Skills

Communication Financial Instruments Fraud Risk Management Long Term Planning Operational Risks Risk Control Risk Management Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 180 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: 2026-09-04

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

Note

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

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.