The Senior Director, Strategic Planning & Business Management is a senior, strategic role, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Office of the CEO (SVP CEO) and working in close partnership with RBC Thought Leadership Team, as well as colleagues across the organization.
The Senior
Director, Strategic Planning & Business Management is a senior, strategic role, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Office of the CEO (SVP CEO) and working in close partnership with RBC Thought Leadership Team, as well as colleagues across the organization. This role serves as a strategic integrator for RBC Thought Leadership, helping unlock executive effectiveness and accelerate organizational impact through strategy development, operational coordination, and cultural leadership. Responsible for translating strategy into business priorities with measurable outcomes, while also continuing to transform how we work across RBC Thought Leadership.
The ideal candidate will combine strong strategic thinking with operational excellence, driving portfolio performance through disciplined governance, senior leadership, and a culture of innovation and accountability.
Strategic Planning
Develop and maintain robust business continuity plans/preparedness and coordinate response efforts as required.
Business Management
Develop and manage the RBC Thought Leadership annual plan. Management of engagement at all levels with all RBC Thought Leadership teams, holding decision authority in absence of SVP Production of key management reporting for use at senior management meetings Leads and is accountable for recommendations that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the business line. Recommendations to focus on new initiatives, enhanced capabilities or cost management,
in alignment with overall RBC Thought Leadership strategic priorities.
Extensive experience, particularly in strategy and business management type roles, with a proven track record of driving to impact within a matrixed organization High professional maturity, emotional intelligence, comfort navigating ambiguity and conceptual thinker with ability to grasp broader issues quickly Previous cross-functional project implementation experience, including strong grasp of technology, operations and digital strong technical ability with PowerPoint, Excel and Word; and strong business & financial acumen 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 A world-class training program in financial services Adaptable work/life balance options Budgeting, Business Analytics, Business Process Design, Conflict Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Group Problem Solving, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communications, Research and Development Operations Full time OFFICE OF THE CEO 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. #
📌 Senior Director, Strategic Planning and Business Management (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto