Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy

RBC • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Chief Data Office (CDO), we're seeking a strategic thinker to support the development and execution of key strategy & transformation initiatives. The Associate Director of Business Optimization & Strategy will contribute to data initiatives, roadmap development & execution, transformation efforts, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between capabilities and business priorities. This role is ideal for someone who communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and takes ownership of initiatives from planning through delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience in an operational environment.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry with a focus on data-related activities.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results.
• Ability to influence and build long-lasting relationships across business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong team building and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information to senior leadership through executive-level presentations and strategic communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proven program/project management experience with track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with workflow management tools such as JIRA.
• Knowledge of global data management regulations (e.g. BCBS 239, FRB).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic roadmaps (key insights maturity, transformation initiatives, or service optimization)
• Contribute to business cases and help assess how initiatives align with enterprise priorities
• Work with teams to consolidate fragmented efforts into unified approaches
• Translate strategy into prioritized, achievable milestones with clear success metrics
• Create executive-ready decks, reports, and narratives that articulate strategy, progress, and value proposition
• Develop compelling visualizations and strategic insights to support senior leadership decision-making
• Prepare leadership for critical meetings and decision-making forums
• Communicate complex initiatives with clarity and confidence to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise
• Serve as a point of contact for questions and coordination needs related to assigned initiatives
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on priorities, standards, and objectives
• Manage competing demands through transparent decision-making frameworks
• Support the execution of transformation programs and initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and support service improvements
• Track progress and maintain visibility of key initiatives
• Help document processes and maintain records of program status and outcomes

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed