Senior Manager, Strategy

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

Job summary

RBC is hiring for a Corporate Strategy role within the Direct Investing Product & Strategy team. The role involves strategic analysis, project management, and the development of materials for leadership to support the business's long-term objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services and strong analytical and presentation skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Coaching and development support

Flexible work/life balance options

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Consulting, or Capital Markets.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to handle executive-level materials.
• Advanced analytical skills with a creative improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analysis and guide project planning.
• Manage projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Analyze financial performance against KPIs and develop insights.

Skills

Client Counseling

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Results-Oriented

Education

Experience in Corporate Strategy or Consulting

CFA or related qualifications

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Direct Investing Product & Strategy team plays a crucial role in the development and articulation of the long term business strategy. Acting as thought leaders for business leadership, the team provides support to the highest priority and most complex problems facing the Direct Investing business. The successful candidate will own the preparation of executive-level materials, conduct strategic deep-dives into key client segments and business initiatives to support development of our long-term product roadmap, and oversee projects from inception through to implementation, always aligning with business strategy and objectives.

What will you do?

• Conduct project-based strategic deep-dives into key client segments and business initiatives, producing in-depth analysis and recommendations that guide strategic planning and execution

• Manage and deliver on business projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines

• Own the monthly business review process, including analyzing financial performance and results against business KPIs, interpreting their impact on the business, and developing insightful materials for leadership review and decision-making

• Own targets and key business outcomes, proactively managing risks to both deliver and achieve objectives

• Maintain a deep understanding of the business strategy and the competitive landscape, leveraging domain expertise to identify and prioritize opportunities that enhance competitive positioning and improve business and client outcomes

What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:

• 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Consulting, Capital Markets or product management/strategy experience within a Financial Services, FinTech or technology company

• Exhibits the ability to navigate ambiguity and synthesize large amounts of information into clear materials for executive stakeholders

• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships at every level of the organization

• Strong written and oral presentation skills and presence; strong technical ability with PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills and innate comfort with numbers, and attention to detail

• Creativity and continuous improvement mindset

Nice-to-have:

• CFA and/or strong knowledge of investment products and services

• Minimum two years of deep and broad management consulting experience with an emphasis on business strategy

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

Client Counseling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Results-Oriented, Solutions Development

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:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-03

Application Deadline:

2025-06-17

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.

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