Director, Digital and Personal Distribution Strategy

RBC•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join RBC as a visionary leader shaping the future of banking in a Digital-First era. As a Director of Distribution & Personal Distribution Strategy, you’ll pioneer transformative strategies, as we move forward toward our ambition to become a digital-first distribution network and primary destination for Canadians to turn to for life moments. This role will focus on blending data-driven insights, digital transformation, and human-centric design to deliver seamless, personalized banking experiences across physical, digital and remote channels.

Requirements

5 years in corporate strategy, consulting, product strategy, or large-scale transformations within Financial Services.
Proven expertise in end-to-end strategy development, from problem structuring to executive recommendations.
Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and business modeling, with a knack for simplifying complex data.
High-level understanding of Financial Services financial statements.
Strategic agility to thrive in ambiguity and drive change.
Exceptional communication skills to inspire credibility and collaboration across all levels.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Distribution, Channels, or Digital Transformation (preferred)

Responsibilities

Design and advance best-in-class distribution strategies for Personal Banking, grounded in client needs, economic trends, and market dynamics.
Develop and maintain sub-strategies (channel, segment, journey, role) to operationalize the vision and guide execution teams.
Lead comprehensive strategic reviews to drive actionable, high-impact recommendations for DPD Leadership.
Leverage global peer benchmarks, adjacent industries, fintechs, and emerging distribution models to inform strategy.
Analyze client and advisor behaviour and market trends to challenge internal assumptions.
Drive forward-thinking insights on distribution strategies, channel evolution, digitization trends, and productivity enhancement.
Collaborate with leaders to simplify complex decisions, presenting clear strategic options and trade-offs supported by data-driven insights and scenario planning.
Lead projects from ideation to execution, managing stakeholders, timelines, while mentoring Senior Managers to elevate performance and innovation.