Vice President, Capital Markets Transformation

RBC • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Markets Transformation team supports RBC Capital Markets by working closely with business, functional and technology partners to enable and execute on company-wide change initiatives. This role is strategically important in driving business transformation and ensuring regulatory compliance, ultimately contributing to the long-term success of RBC Capital Markets. We are looking for an eager and high-performing individual to work on regulatory and strategic projects within our group, with a focus on delivering impactful business outcomes. Please note, this is hybrid role. The expectation is that the incumbent will work a minimum of 4 days in the office. Please note that a Vice President role in Capital Markets is not equivalent to a Vice President role within the broader RBC Enterprise. Capital Markets VPs tactically deliver on project-specific execution, whereas Enterprise VPs take on broader leadership responsibilities, strategic oversight, and delegation of authority within their specific area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Undergraduate university degree in Business, Finance or a related field required
• 7+ years of program management experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, and relationship management
• Experience with large regulatory programs
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products/services and processes
• Ability to collaborate, partner with senior business stakeholders, project managers and team members
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups), PowerPoint (strong storyboarding of executive presentations), and Visio (process flows)
• Comfort with ambiguity
• A passion for learning

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant professional designation strongly preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified

Responsibilities

• Develop key relationships within the Business, Functions, and across RBC segments, to execute on project deliverables
• Lead working groups with cross functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress
• Contribute to the preparation of senior management meeting materials, such as Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings, as well as other regularly scheduled program forums
• Support Program status reporting across the Program and at the Executive level to ensure Program goals and objectives are executed and clearly, consistently communicated across all teams
• Ensure that project plans are maintained and that tasks are on track to meet project milestones
• Facilitate issue resolution/escalation, manage interdependencies and ensure the accurate maintenance of the RAID log
• Work with third party suppliers/consultants as required to deliver on Program objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

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
• RBC discretionary variable compensation program

What This Job Offers

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