Director, Strategy

What is the Opportunity?

The Technology Strategy function is at the center of establishing and executing on technology strategy. This primary mandate of this function includes leading development and execution of strategy for Strategic Initiatives within Personal Banking & Digital Technology (PB&DT), such as AI & Digital Transformation. The role will oversee technology strategy, driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and provide support & thought leadership to the development of technology strategy for PB&DT groups.

As Director of Technology Strategy, you will be responsible for leading the Technology Strategy organization and managing the development and execution of strategy in Personal Banking & Digital Technology in RBC. You will be working with both technology and business senior executives and senior leaders in defining and driving new strategic vision, addressing strategic challenges, and leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives for PB&DT. You will lead and drive special strategic initiatives that are deemed important to achieve the enterprise goals.

What will you do?

• Lead a team of technology strategists to drive various strategic initiatives, including developing technology strategy, plans, scope, approach, roadmaps for PB&DT

• Collaborate cross horizontally with various senior executives and leaders to provide subject matter expertise, thought leadership and act as a strategic advisor

• Develop executive level materials for senior executives, C-suite, and Board

• Partner with various senior leaders across enterprise to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and activities

• Lead different executive meetings on a frequent basis to key strategic topics and initiatives

• Lead development and execution of strategic offsites and other senior leadership sessions by creating content and engaging external subject matter experts / consulting firms

• Drive thought leadership and benchmarking in various technology landscapes and trends

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7+ years of work experience in Technology Strategy with a top-tier consulting firm

• 7+ years of experience in Technology and Financial Services / Banking

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or technology related fields

• MBA or other comparable and professional degrees

• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, influencing, and relationship building skills

• Experience in working with senior executive level stakeholders to lead discussions and meetings

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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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