VP / Director, FX Accelerator - Product & Innovation

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a VP / Director, FX Accelerator - Product & Innovation. This strategic role focuses on overseeing FX growth initiatives, collaborating on product development, and engaging in executive-level communications. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of capital markets experience, and an expert understanding of FX Sales/Trading. Join a high-performing team committed to innovation and delivering impactful FX solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Coaching and development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Challenging and impactful work

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in capital markets, strategy consulting, or financial technology.
• Expert level understanding of FX Sales / Trading.
• Direct buy-side or sell-side sales and/or trading experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with FX Accelerator CM leadership on product and innovation.
• Developing materials for enterprise-wide executive communication.
• Evaluating existing fintech landscape for emerging trends.

Skills

Communication

Foreign Exchange (FX)

Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading

Global Payment

Innovation

Product Development

Work Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Established in 2025 with a mandate to identify and pursue enterprise-wide FX growth initiatives, the FX Accelerator focuses on centralized FX Product & Innovation, and Strategic FX Distribution enterprise-wide. The VP / Director, FX Accelerator - Product & Innovation will play a key role in support of the success of the FX Accelerator and realization of RBC’s enterprise-wide FX growth ambitions. Specifically, the VP / Director, FX Accelerator – Product & Innovation will focus on execution of in-flight initiatives, working closely with RBCCM technology and delivery partners in QTS and enterprise functional partners; and product development and innovation, acting as an FX subject matter expert in the design of modern, scalable solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the trajectory and make meaningful contributions to the success and impact of the RBC FX Accelerator.

Typical day might include the following:

• Collaborating with FX Accelerator CM leadership and LOB partners on product, innovation and strategic roadmap;

• Developing materials for enterprise-wide executive communication in support of continued strategic understanding and alignment;

• Participating in working group sessions to review and validate solution delivery and ensure timely and targeted progress in line with stated objectives;

• Contributing to multi-year strategic roadmap in partnership with RBCCM FX sales / trading and enterprise stakeholders;

• Evaluating existing and emerging fintech landscape to understand emerging trends and opportunities;

• Representing FX Accelerator CM leadership in various forums as needed;

• Maintaining strong relationships with FX Accelerator stakeholders in CM, QTS and enterprise functions;

• Overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives in FX Growth portfolio;

• Providing thought leadership on industry trends in FX and payments competitive landscape; and

• Driving adoption FX Accelerator-delivered products/solutions.

Who We're Looking For

• You have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in capital markets, strategy consulting, or financial technology;

• You have an expert level understanding of FX Sales / Trading, including familiarity with post-trade operations and payments / money movement;

• You are an energetic high-performer with demonstrable track record of achievement;

• You are well able to grasp and communicate complex concepts;

• You can adjust communication style as appropriate to suit the intended audience (eg. CM Sales and Trading; Technology; Enterprise; Executive leadership)

• You are naturally inquisitive and comfortable challenging status quo;

• You are comfortable under pressure and able to shift focus between competing priorities in a fast‑paced Capital Markets environment;

• You are outcome‑oriented, accountable, and driven to succeed; and

• You are comfortable driving organizational change and contributing toward consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice to have

• Direct buy‑side or sell‑side sales and/or trading experience;

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) in business, finance or technology;

• CFA designation;

• Experience in FX / payments fintech and vendor management; or

• Digital Product Management experience.

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;

• Leaders who support your development through coaching, enterprise‑wide exposure and opportunity identification;

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team; and

• Opportunity to do reward, challenging, and impactful work.

Job Skills

Communication, Foreign Exchange (FX), Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading, Global Payment, Innovation, Product Development, Work Execution

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST: TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-03

Application Deadline: 2025-12-17

Note

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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