Director, Strategic Execution and Transformation

RBC • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the successful delivery of enterprise-wide, high-impact strategic and regulatory initiatives within the Financial Crimes Anti-Money Laundering (FCAML) space. Lead large-scale, complex programs requiring cross-functional coordination, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders, providing strategic insights and recommendations on program direction and decision-making. Represent the Strategic Execution team in senior governance forums, including Steering Committees and Executive Committees, delivering clear, concise, and impactful program updates, risks, and recommendations. Ensure transparency in data and technology risks, controls, and progress by driving consistent and effective program reporting at all levels. Drive the adoption of standardized project governance frameworks, tools, and best practices to ensure effective program delivery and governance. Oversee the management of RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and interdependencies across programs to proactively identify and resolve roadblocks. Partner with third-party suppliers/consultants as needed, ensuring alignment with RBC’s delivery standards and governance frameworks.

Requirements

• Undergraduate university degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA or relevant professional designation strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of medallion data architecture
• 8+ years of experience in project and program management, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong executive presence, with experience interfacing with senior executives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (executive-level storyboarding and presentations)
• Experience leading large-scale, complex strategic and regulatory programs

Nice To Haves

• Management Consulting experience
• Experience with Financial Crimes functions such as High-Risk Clients, Financial Investigation Unit, Analytics, KYC, Sanctions, etc…
• Regulatory programs and/or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Experience with enterprise transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of enterprise-wide, high-impact strategic and regulatory initiatives within the Financial Crimes Anti-Money Laundering (FCAML) space
• Lead large-scale, complex programs requiring cross-functional coordination, accountability, and stakeholder engagement
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders, providing strategic insights and recommendations on program direction and decision-making
• Represent the Strategic Execution team in senior governance forums, including Steering Committees and Executive Committees, delivering clear, concise, and impactful program updates, risks, and recommendations
• Ensure transparency in data and technology risks, controls, and progress by driving consistent and effective program reporting at all levels
• Drive the adoption of standardized project governance frameworks, tools, and best practices to ensure effective program delivery and governance
• Oversee the management of RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and interdependencies across programs to proactively identify and resolve roadblocks
• Partner with third-party suppliers/consultants as needed, ensuring alignment with RBC’s delivery standards and governance frameworks

Benefits

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Variety of assignments over the course of your placement
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director