Director, Communications, CFO Group Communications

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director acts as a strategic advisor to the CFO and key CFO Group and enterprise partners on a range of internal and external communications, including articulating RBC’s financial and strategic story through its quarterly earnings and the development of the annual report front section. The successful candidate also leads a team of two in driving CFO Group employee engagement through creative and compelling content and events that tell the story of how this function is accelerating RBC’s bold ambitions and that shine a light on its talented colleagues across the globe

What will you do?

- Advise the CFO and other CFO Group leaders on strategic internal and external communications opportunities.
- Meaningfully contribute to telling RBC’s financial and strategic story through the bank’s quarterly earnings and the front section of the annual report
- Lead the delivery of compelling and creative internal content and employee events that highlight how the CFO Group’s colleagues globally create value across RBC.
- Identify and act on opportunities to elevate the CFO’s voice through internal and external channels, including LinkedIn.
- Manage media relations associated with the function.
- Provide direct reports with coaching, feedback and development opportunities that set them up for success and enable their professional growth.
- Partner fluidly with Corporate Communications colleagues and other partners in amplifying key enterprise themes and initiatives.
- Contribute to the success of RBC Brand, Marketing, Communications & Citizenship’s overarching goals, including instilling a strong OneRBC culture.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

- 10+ years of strategic communications, public relations experience or investor communications experience at a financial institution, large company or professional services firm.
- Well-honed critical thinking skills and sound judgement with an ability to deliver high-impact communications advice and insights to executives and other partners.
- Strong collaboration and relationship management capabilities that build trust and accelerate outcomes.
- Excellent writing skills and an ability to distill complex information into plain language that resonates with a range of audiences.
- People management experience with a deep commitment to team culture, enablement, coaching and development.
- A strong grasp of current events, and business and macroeconomic news, with an understanding of how the external environment impacts the financial services industry.

Nice-to-have

- Undergraduate degree/post-graduate certificate or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs, English or related field.
- Canadian Securities Course or experience with delivering shareholder or other stakeholder reports.
- Knowledge of AI and an interest in harnessing it to enhance how communicators work and the value they deliver.

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 and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Crisis Management, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Communications, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Oral Communications, Organizational Communications, Organizational Savvy and Politics

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-21

Application Deadline:

2026-02-04

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.

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