Capital Markets Implementation Manager

Job Description
What is the opportunity?
RBC Capital Markets is seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Capital Markets Implementation Manager
(Project Manager) to lead and drive a dedicated project workstream of a large strategic initiative within the middle office, settlements, and clearing domains. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing multiple deliverables that involve complex business processes, multiple stakeholders, and both vendor and in-house IT teams. This position requires a strong blend of capital markets expertise, operational understanding, and project management proficiency

What will you do?
Project Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Identify and mitigate project risk, resolve issues, and ensure successful delivery of key milestones.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across middle office, settlements, and clearing teams to understand business requirements and align project outcomes.
• Act as a liaison between business units, in-house IT teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Manage competing priorities and expectations across diverse stakeholder groups.

Capital Markets Expertise:

• Apply deep knowledge of capital markets, particularly in middle office operations, trade settlements, and clearing processes, to drive relevant solutions.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to align projects with evolving business needs.

Vendor and IT Collaboration:

• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of solutions, adherence to contractual obligations, and alignment with RBC's standards.
• Partner with in-house IT teams to integrate vendor solutions with RBC's systems and infrastructure.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including the program lead, on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Delivery Tools & Frameworks:

• Support the adoption of enterprise tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Planview) to enhance delivery.

What do you need to succeed?
Must have:

• Good working knowledge of Capital Markets operational functions and processes, particularly in Settlements and Clearing.
• Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of Capital Markets trading and the transaction lifecycle
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in project management within the Capital Markets domain.
• Strong expertise in middle office, settlements, and clearing processes.
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects involving both vendor solutions and in-house IT teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in Finance, Engineering, Science or Math
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and apply delivery frameworks to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a focus on influencing outcomes and building partnerships with senior leaders and vendors.
• Experience in project financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Proficient in risk and issue management, including conducting assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including tailoring messages and leading discussions with senior audiences.

Nice to have:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong Knowledge of supporting systems within Operations (TOMS, Murex, Apex, RIMMS, RATS, ICI)
• Experience working in a global financial institution or within a highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements impacting capital markets operations.
• Strong understanding of technology platforms and systems used in capital markets operations.

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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and experiential learning

Job Skills
Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details
Address:
90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:
Bedford

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week:
37.5

Employment Type:
Full time

Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Type:
Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:
Note
:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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