Programme Manager, Enterprise Digital Asset Custody Product Management & Strategy

RBC•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$90,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Drive end-to-end programme delivery for the enterprise digital asset custody enabler, translating strategic intent into operational reality across Phases 2 and 3. Serve as the Managing Director’s primary delegate for programme execution, governance cadence, and cross-enabler co-ordination within the Digital Asset Oversight Committee (DAOC) framework. Ensure delivery excellence across custody infrastructure implementation whilst maintaining enterprise-grade security, compliance, and operational standards that enable RBC’s digital asset ambitions across Investor Services, Commercial Banking, Personal Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years in financial services with progressive programme or project management responsibility, including demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives involving Technology, Operations, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders
Programme delivery expertise including governance framework design, stakeholder management, dependency mapping, risk management, and executive reporting (critical requirement)
Financial services product delivery experience including regulatory change programmes, technology implementations, or operational transformations with understanding of institutional banking operations
Strong business acumen translating strategic objectives into delivery roadmaps, managing competing priorities through structured trade-off analysis, and maintaining stakeholder alignment through transparent communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare executive-level reporting, facilitate cross-functional forums, and present complex programme status to senior stakeholders
Proven ability working effectively across organisational boundaries, building collaborative relationships, and driving consensus amongst diverse stakeholder groups with potentially conflicting priorities

Nice To Haves

Programme management certifications (PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent)
Experience delivering technology implementations in financial services including vendor selection, third-party risk management, and production deployment
Background supporting enterprise transformation programmes spanning multiple business lines with shared infrastructure or platform components
Prior exposure to digital asset, blockchain, or emerging technology programmes demonstrating ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity whilst maintaining delivery rigour

Responsibilities

Custody Enabler Programme Delivery
Cross-Enabler Co-ordination & Dependencies
Programme Governance & Reporting
Stakeholder Management & Alignment
Resource & Team Management
Business Case & PAR Development
Vendor & Third-Party Management
Risk, Compliance & Change Management

Benefits

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
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.
Flexible work/life balance options.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.