Senior Manager, Borealis Strategy & Transformation

RBC • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Borealis is RBC’s AI and innovation hub, driving enterprise-wide artificial intelligence and emerging technology initiatives. The Borealis Strategy & Transformation team acts as strategic thought-partners to senior executives, tackling complex AI transformation challenges. We catalyze cross-functional collaboration, drive capability development, and advance Borealis’ strategic agenda across Lines of Business (LOBs), the Operating Committee, and Group Head levels. As a Senior Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping RBC’s AI future, working closely with high-performing teams to deliver impactful, enterprise-wide solutions. This role offers unique exposure to diverse areas of the bank, fostering skill development, career growth, and the opportunity to lead ambitious projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Strategy / Transformation, Consulting, Product Strategy / Management experience ideally within Financial Services, FinTech or Technology focused organizations
• AI / Emerging Technology Strategy experience: Demonstrated background in AI strategy, digital transformation, or emerging technology adoption in a business context
• Product or Platform Strategy experience: Experience developing strategy and roadmaps for technology products or platforms
• Project & Program Management: Demonstrated ability to design, scope, and manage complex strategic initiatives in ambiguous environments
• Executive-level communication: Strong written and oral presentation skills with the ability to distill complex concepts for senior audiences
• Strategic analysis capabilities: Proficiency in frameworks, analytical approaches, and business modeling
• Interpersonal excellence: Ability to build trust and strong relationships at all levels of the organization, from frontline teams to senior executives
• Comfort with ambiguity: Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; skilled at scoping work efforts to bring clarity and flexibility to deliver high-impact results
• Strong written and oral presentation skills and presence
• Strong technical ability with PowerPoint, Excel and Word and business modelling experience

Nice To Haves

• MBA or graduate / post-graduate or professional designations or equivalent
• Minimum two years of deep and broad management consulting experience with an emphasis on business strategy, transformation and enablement

Responsibilities

• Define and develop target state Borealis priorities, structure, and operating model to support enterprise AI ambitions
• Develop robust recommendations on AI capability priorities and resource allocation
• Conduct comprehensive strategic reviews and analyses to support the Head/SVP of Borealis and cross-functional leadership
• Support product strategy and roadmap development for flagship AI tools including RBC Assist Pro, Lumina, and other Borealis platforms
• Ensure product strategies are well-developed, articulated, and aligned across business units and with enterprise perspectives
• Drive product adoption and value realization across the organization
• Support lines of business in scoping, prioritizing, and implementing AI initiatives aligned with enterprise strategy and best practices
• Develop business cases & implementation roadmaps for AI solutions
• Identify and articulate benefits including revenue opportunities, cost savings, & efficiencies
• Provide strategic support to the Head/SVP of Borealis on key decisions, initiatives, and stakeholder engagement
• Manage work streams and present engagement deliverables to senior leaders, raising risks and providing mitigation strategies
• Gain the position of trusted advisor and help facilitate trade-off / prioritization decisions with senior leaders, functions, cross-functional project teams and colleagues by providing rigorous strategic insight based on thorough research and analysis

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• stock options where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale

What This Job Offers

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