Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Join the Wealth Management Canada (WMC) Chief Administrative Officer's team as Director of Strategic Initiatives—a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the CAO. In this position, you will own the strategic execution of critical business initiatives with a primary focus on WMC’s real estate strategy, serving as both a strategic architect and hands-on leader. You will drive real estate initiatives (including lease transactions and capital projects) that shape WMC's future while maintaining meticulous attention to tactical delivery, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and exceptional execution standards. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing business, working at the highest levels of the organization on matters that directly influence competitive positioning and shareholder value.

Key Relationships
WMC CEO and CAO
WMC Business leaders, Regional/Managing Directors and Branch Management Teams
Cross-functional partners: Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Finance, Compliance, Risk, and Governance functions
External stakeholders: Third-party providers

What will you do?
As a strategic leader who executes, you will own multiple dimensions of excellence, balancing strategic vision with direct delivery:

Strategic Real Estate Portfolio Management
Working closely with the CEO and CAO to define WMC's premises strategy and oversee its execution as a cornerstone of the business strategy
Lead the WMC Real Estate Committee, setting strategic agendas, reviewing, and prioritizing initiatives, presenting decision items, and directing all key stakeholders on outcomes
Develop comprehensive business cases and financial models with Enterprise Decision Support and key stakeholders (including annual Macro PAR, other PARs as needed and RBC Enterprise PARs)
Provide ongoing status reporting on all initiatives against approved budgets and timelines

Direct lease strategy (renewals, expansions, new locations) to third-party brokers and CRE transaction teams; review and arrange execution of lease documentation per delegation of authority; deliver closing reports to business leaders




Direct and oversee capital projects (for new locations, expansions, renovations and reconfigurations), ensuring design standards are maintained, providing branch teams with project milestone updates, and reviewing P&Ls; for proper capitalization and depreciation
Serve as escalation contact for WMC branches and CRE teams on facilities management issues

Operational Excellence & Performance Management
Lead the annual real estate planning and forecasting process with WMC leaders, review occupancy metrics, and develop/maintain rigorous key performance indicators (quantitative and qualitative) to inform strategic decisions
Analyze financial and operational trends to identify optimization opportunities and drive bottom-line impact
Provide strategic direction on development and enhancement of real estate reporting and analytical tools (including the WMC Occupancy Planning Tool) to support ongoing business decision‑making
Deliver data‑driven insights on key metrics and financials related to business initiatives to track trends and identify areas of financial/operational efficiency

Strategic Planning & Governance
Lead the annual strategic business process review (BPR), meeting with key contributors and stakeholders to create consolidated strategic documents for executive presentation
Own decision‑making processes across all initiatives, providing strategic direction and tactical day‑to‑day support
Participate and represent WMC on enterprise‑wide real estate initiatives and other strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with WMC objectives

Team Leadership & Organizational Development
Build and mentor a high‑performing team, developing talent for future leadership roles
Foster a culture of strategic thinking, accountability, execution excellence, and continuous improvement





What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
5+ years of progressive senior leadership in Wealth Management or financial services,
Proven track record of delivering strategic initiatives on time and within budget

Senior leadership presence with exceptional communication presentation skills
Strategic thinker who balances vision with tactical execution and hands‑on delivery
Change management expertise with strong stakeholder influence and alignment abilities

Advanced analytical, financial and business acumen
Entrepreneurial mindset; self‑directed with strong initiative and execution drive
Exceptional relationship‑building, organizational, and time management skills
Sound judgment and decision‑making capabilities

Strong work ethic with demonstrated commitment to achieving ambitious goals
Ability to work effectively in a energetic, collaborative environment

Nice‑to‑have:
Experience working on real estate related initiatives

Job Skills
Additional Job Details
Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-08-17

Application Deadline: 2026-08-31

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

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