Royal Bank of Canada

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Job Description What is the opportunity? Our RBC Operational Risk team is currently looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Planning to join our team on a two-year contract. We strive to evolve operational risk with technological products and services that drive consistency across business segments, regions, and legal entities. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to support key programs that align with our organizational goals. What will you do? • Advance the development, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives related to Operational Risk • Collaborate with leaders across the enterprise and cross-functional teams to define initiative scope, objectives, and success criteria • Develop and manage initiative timelines to ensure successful outcomes • Monitor and evaluate progress of initiatives, identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies • Communicate initiative updates, risks, milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration What do you need to succeed? Must-have • 5+ years of proven strategic initiative experience working in professional services / consulting experience with a reputable firm • A bias for action, demonstrating agility and decisiveness in fast-paced environments • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels • Experience in project and/or program management • Ability to synthesize system information and business processes into clear impacts and benefits that are conveyed through learning, communication, and presentation materials • Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute innovative implementation strategies that deliver measurable results • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or an equivalent amount of professional experience • Exceptional PowerPoint, storytelling, and communication skills (including facilitation in remote / virtual models) Nice-to-have • Previous experience working in Risk Management What’s 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. • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact • Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Job Skills Additional Job Details Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025-12-18 Application Deadline: 2026-01-12 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At 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 Community Stay 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 jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.