Senior Director, Strategic Operations

RBC•Toronto, ON

21h•Onsite

About The Position

RBCx pursues big, bold ideas and leverages RBC’s extensive experience, networks, and capital to help shape what’s next. Our four pillars – Banking, Capital, Platform, and Portfolio – combine to support tech businesses of all sizes and stages, making us the go-to backer of Canadian innovation. Our people are our most valuable assets, so we invest deeply in ensuring RBCx isn’t just a place to work but a place to belong. We are seeking a visionary leader to oversee critical functions at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations within RBCx. This role will drive growth, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across a diverse portfolio, including high-impact initiatives and large-scale acquisitions. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team responsible for financial planning, strategic prioritization, and scalable process design, while partnering with senior executives to deliver on RBC’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

MBA, CPA, or CFA designation.
12+ years in strategic finance, business operations, or corporate development, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and business casing for large-scale initiatives.
Proven ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on operational execution.
Track record of managing diverse teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and automation tools (e.g., Tableau).
Exceptional written and verbal skills, with experience presenting to executives.
Comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting, high-growth tech, or financial services.
Expertise in M&A lifecycle management or venture operations.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning, prioritization, and operational scalability across RBCx, including OKRs, process centralization, operating model design, and change management.
Lead business performance and governance across the four RBCx pillars to ensure alignment against RBCx and RBC goals.
Drive Group Executive updates and Project Approval Requests (PARs) for large, complex initiatives, with a focus on governance, business casing, and value creation.
Oversee strategic functions that drive client acquisition through portfolio-adjacent activities.
Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting to RBC’s senior leadership, ensuring clarity and strategic insights that translate into actionable recommendations for leadership.
Lead the Financial Operations team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and legal entity compliance.
Optimize finance infrastructure through automation and continuous improvement.
Provide consultative expertise on deal feasibility, operational readiness, and integration for acquisitions.
Ensure seamless operational transitions and value preservation post-acquisition.
Lead high-performing teams (e.g., Business Management, Strategic Finance, Enablement, People Experience) to support RBCx’s growth agenda.