Associate, US Initiatives & Modernization

Royal Bank of Canada • Jersey City, NJ

18d • $80,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Associate within U.S. CFO Productivity & Efficiency group will support driving multiple US strategic initiatives across the US CFO organization. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Drive and contribute to key strategic initiatives and transformation projects Drive interactions with various groups across all lines of defense and streamline current processes. Partner across functions, such as Regulatory Reporting, Controllers, Treasury and FP&A, to identify the impact and support the adoption of each initiative Communicate key messages and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Provide thought leadership and work independently, while demonstrating strong attention to details. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have: Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience specializing in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering or Liberal Arts. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a Financial Services company, preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office. Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service. Independently run workstreams, self-starter and takes initiative. Process-oriented with great documentation skills. Detailed oriented, driving data analytics to improve current state of business operations. Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and solve complex business needs. Capability to manage complex business requirements and to coordinate across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment. Nice-to-have : Prior transformation project or large program experience preferred Prior experience preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses 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 A world-class training program in financial services Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $80,000-$135,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that: · Drives RBC’s high performance culture · Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals · Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value #LI-POST

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience specializing in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering or Liberal Arts.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a Financial Services company, preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office.
• Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.
• Independently run workstreams, self-starter and takes initiative.
• Process-oriented with great documentation skills.
• Detailed oriented, driving data analytics to improve current state of business operations.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and solve complex business needs.
• Capability to manage complex business requirements and to coordinate across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior transformation project or large program experience preferred
• Prior experience preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

Responsibilities

• Drive and contribute to key strategic initiatives and transformation projects
• Drive interactions with various groups across all lines of defense and streamline current processes.
• Partner across functions, such as Regulatory Reporting, Controllers, Treasury and FP&A, to identify the impact and support the adoption of each initiative
• Communicate key messages and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Provide thought leadership and work independently, while demonstrating strong attention to details.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees