Associate, Strategic Transformation

Royal Bank of Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?Do you excel in a fast-paced environment? Are you meticulous, systems savvy and a strong communicator? As an Associate in the Transformation Office, you will be a valued member of RBC’s Investor Services (IS) group. Working in a strategic function, you will be part of a team that is responsible for supporting executives and business leaders in meeting IS’s objectives. You will support the Director, Projects & Strategic Initiatives in providing reporting and oversight around strategic projects, to enable decision-making relating to spend and intake prioritization. You will partner with a variety of internal stakeholders to provide comprehensive reporting on the project portfolio – where we spend, why and associated benefit and risk profiles.What will you do?
  • Work with and develop strong cross-functional relationships with the core projects team, key business partners and finance to support reporting, analysis, forecasting, planning, and strategic prioritization of project spend.
  • Prepare accurate and thorough analyses of the status of projects and alignment with strategy.
  • Prepare internal analyses to enable decision-making related to businesses and markets that IS operates in
  • Provide a variety of routine, and ad-hoc, management reporting to the Board, Senior Leadership, and others on the project portfolio and performance.
  • Collaborate with project governance team and business teams to assess and challenge the strategic rationale and financial economics of projects to provide an independent, objective perspective on projects, prior to approval.
  • Help with a variety of systems and process improvement initiatives.
  • Help promote a culture of integrity by promoting open, honest, proactive, and transparent dealing in the day-to-day management and execution of projects, working with the Director, Projects & Strategic Initiatives to act as an escalation point, as appropriate.
What do you need to succeed?Must-have
  • Undergraduate degree in business or commerce
  • 3+ years’ experience in transformation, business strategy, advisory, corporate accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, management consulting, or similar roles
  • Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience preparing materials and presentations for executive audiences
  • Experience synthesizing data from multiple sources to generate articulate and insightful analyses, recommendations, and/or presentations to various audiences
  • Ability to effectively manage competing timelines and priorities for multiple teams
Nice to have
  • MBA, CPA, or CFA designation.
  • Relevant financial services experience
What is in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • Exposure to senior management in IS
  • Working within a small team structure, with the opportunity to get involved in a broad variety of initiatives and teams at IS
  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Competitive compensation
Job Skills Business Appraisals, Business Process Design, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Configuration Management (CM), Crisis Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow AnalysisAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-09-02Application Deadline: 2025-09-16Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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