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Job Description What is the opportunity? By joining the Strategy function within Commercial Banking Chief Operating Officer’s (COO) team, you will have the opportunity to help shape strategy and support execution in some of the highest priority areas for the business. In this highly dynamic role, your work will span across multiple files in three broad domains: Strategic projects: Execute select strategy projects that address some of highest priorities for the business at a rapid pace across a broad waterfront of areas Strategic planning & performance management: Help set priorities and goals for Commercial Banking, and contribute to managing performance towards these priorities Insights & Innovation: Help the business stay ahead of the curve on competitive and technological change – gathering insights and translating into tangible business action The Commercial Banking COO team serves as a key horizontal across the business, providing an excellent platform from which to drive impact. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with and learn from teams across the business including Product, Distribution, Risk and Finance. This role works in the office 3 to 4 days a week. What will you do? Strategic projects Own the success of strategy projects across a wide variety of topic areas, ensuring strategic direction, high-quality deliverables and business impact Contribute thought leadership by developing the problem-solving approach, translating data into insights, and insights into compelling narratives Act as a day-to-day point of contact for peer teams engaged on the project, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in on approach and outcomes across key stakeholder groups Lead project teams, acting as a coach and mentor and fostering alignment with RBC’s Blueprint values and behaviors Strategic planning & performance management Support strategic planning and goal-setting processes Support performance management processes, especially those related to financial quarter-end Partner closely with the Finance and Transformation teams on joint exercises Insights & Innovation Lead insight development on key topics spanning technological, competitive, and macroeconomic change Establish and implement mechanisms to help ensure the business has the insights and data required to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing environment Lead targeted research and analysis sprints Facilitate executive discussions to drive decisions and articulate ‘top of house views’ on key topics What do you need to succeed? Must have 5+ years of experience either in management consulting or in an internal corporate strategy team, including at least 2+ years in an Engagement Manager / Project Leader (or similar) role Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to deliver on multiple fronts simultaneously Strong intellectual curiosity of topics impacting the future of Commercial Banking in Canada Excellent analytical abilities with ability to synthesize data into actionable insights Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong people skills and ability to drive collaboration and alignment across a wide array of stakeholders Nice-to-have Experience in Commercial Banking or related field Job Skills Business Acumen, Business Case Management, Business Influence, Commercial Banking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Presenting, People Management, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Direction Additional Job Details Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-02 Application Deadline: 2026-07-17 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
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Job Description What is the opportunity? By joining the Strategy function within Commercial Banking Chief Operating Officer’s (COO) team, you will have the opportunity to help shape strategy and support execution in some of the highest priority areas for the business. In this highly dynamic role, your work will span across multiple files in three broad domains: Strategic projects: Execute select strategy projects that address some of highest priorities for the business at a rapid pace across a broad waterfront of areas Strategic planning & performance management: Help set priorities and goals for Commercial Banking, and contribute to managing performance towards these priorities Insights & Innovation: Help the business stay ahead of the curve on competitive and technological change – gathering insights and translating into tangible business action The Commercial Banking COO team serves as a key horizontal across the business, providing an excellent platform from which to drive impact. You will have the opportunity to partner closely with and learn from teams across the business including Product, Distribution, Risk and Finance. This role works in the office 3 to 4 days a week. What will you do? Strategic projects Own the success of strategy projects across a wide variety of topic areas, ensuring strategic direction, high-quality deliverables and business impact Contribute thought leadership by developing the problem-solving approach, translating data into insights, and insights into compelling narratives Act as a day-to-day point of contact for peer teams engaged on the project, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in on approach and outcomes across key stakeholder groups Lead project teams, acting as a coach and mentor and fostering alignment with RBC’s Blueprint values and behaviors Strategic planning & performance management Support strategic planning and goal-setting processes Support performance management processes, especially those related to financial quarter-end Partner closely with the Finance and Transformation teams on joint exercises Insights & Innovation Lead insight development on key topics spanning technological, competitive, and macroeconomic change Establish and implement mechanisms to help ensure the business has the insights and data required to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing environment Lead targeted research and analysis sprints Facilitate executive discussions to drive decisions and articulate ‘top of house views’ on key topics What do you need to succeed? Must have 5+ years of experience either in management consulting or in an internal corporate strategy team, including at least 2+ years in an Engagement Manager / Project Leader (or similar) role Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to deliver on multiple fronts simultaneously Strong intellectual curiosity of topics impacting the future of Commercial Banking in Canada Excellent analytical abilities with ability to synthesize data into actionable insights Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong people skills and ability to drive collaboration and alignment across a wide array of stakeholders Nice-to-have Experience in Commercial Banking or related field Job Skills Business Acumen, Business Case Management, Business Influence, Commercial Banking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Presenting, People Management, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Direction Additional Job Details Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-02 Application Deadline: 2026-07-17 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.