Director of Strategic Initiatives

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Strategic Initiatives to join our RBC Operational Risk team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that align with our organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives related to Operational Risk
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise and cross-functional teams to define initiative scope, objectives, and success criteria
  • Develop stakeholder relationships within Operational Risk and with partners, as required
  • 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
Requirements
  • 10+ 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 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)
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
  • Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Information Security Management, Operational Delivery, Risk Management, Security Management, Strategic Thinking


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