Job DescriptionWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) seeks a Lead Strategy and Transformation Consultant to join the Compliance Technology team. This role bridges business strategy, regulatory requirements, and technical delivery, serving as a critical link between Compliance, Risk, and Engineering stakeholders.You will perform primarily as a Technical Business Analyst, translating complex compliance challenges into product requirements and technical solutions. You will work autonomously on ambiguous problems, collaborate with senior executives, and drive strategic initiatives that strengthen RBC's compliance posture while optimizing operational efficiency.This is a role for a strategic contributor in a fast-evolving regulatory and AI-driven technology landscape.WHAT WILL YOU DO?KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Business Analysis & Requirements DefinitionConduct business analysis across compliance and risk domains to identify requirements, pain points, and opportunitiesTranslate regulatory obligations and risk mitigations into clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteriaModel business processes and systems interactions to identify control gaps and improvement opportunitiesPartner with compliance and audit teams to ensure requirements are auditable and defensibleStrategic & Product LeadershipContribute to product roadmap prioritization using risk-based, outcome-focused frameworksConduct business strategy analysis to evaluate trade-offs between regulatory risk, delivery risk, adoption risk, and long-term maintainabilityIdentify and articulate regulatory drivers, business justifications, and non-negotiable constraints for engineering teamsDevelop product vision and strategy narratives for senior stakeholder alignmentTechnical Enablement & AI IntegrationEvaluate and recommend AI tools, automation opportunities, and API integrations that strengthen compliance controlsConduct data analysis to support decisions and measure control effectivenessUnderstand technical architecture, system dependencies, and data flows to inform requirements and roadmap feasibilityStakeholder Communication & Executive PresencePresent strategy, requirements, and trade-offs confidently to senior leadership and regulatory audiencesFacilitate cross-functional workshops with Compliance, Risk, Technology, and AuditTranslate complex regulatory concepts into business language and vice versaDocument rationale, assumptions, and decision drivers for regulatory/audit scrutinyCompliance & GovernanceEnsure all product decisions are documented and traceable from regulation → requirement → control → evidenceContribute to internal control management and compliance frameworksIdentify and escalation regulatory interpretation gaps,



jurisdictional differences, and ambiguitiesSupport audit and regulatory examinations with clear, evidence-based documentationWORKING CONDITIONS & EXPECTATIONSOccasional travel to other RBC officesAvailability for meetings with global stakeholders (time zone flexibility)Ability to handle ambiguous, high-stakes regulatory and strategic problemsComfort working in a fast-paced, change-driven environmentWillingness to participate in regulatory examinations, audits, and board-level discussionsWHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?MUST-HAVE SKILLS:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Law, or related field, OR equivalent professional experience demonstrating analytical rigor and business acumenBusiness Analysis & RequirementsDemonstrated expertise in business analysis methodologies and frameworksProven ability to gather, analyze, and translate business requirementsStrong user story writing and acceptance criteria developmentFamiliarity with BA tools and frameworks (specific tools vary; strong process discipline is key)Technical & Data CompetenciesProficiency in SQL or database querying (hands‐on ability to query and analyze data)Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data modeling, analysis, visualization)Demonstrated AI literacy; understanding current AI capabilities, limitations, and real‐world applicationsAbility to evaluate AI tools and automation opportunities criticallyProduct & StrategyExperience with product management concepts, methodologies, and stakeholder alignmentAbility to conduct strategic business analysis and trade‐off assessmentUnderstanding of roadmap prioritization and outcome-focused deliveryNICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:5+ years of professional experience in business analysis, product management, compliance, or strategy rolesExperience in financial services, regulatory compliance, or risk managementCertification or training in BA methodologies (IIBA CCBA, Agile BA, Six Sigma, etc.)Experience working in matrix organizations or regulatory environmentsBusiness Analysis & RequirementsExperience with advanced BA techniques (e.G., business process modeling, systems thinking,



value stream mapping)Familiarity with regulatory requirement mapping and compliance‐specific BA frameworksTechnical & Data CompetenciesPython programming experienceData analytics and business intelligence experienceData visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)API design and integration knowledgeProduct & StrategyProduct roadmapping and product vision development experienceExperience defining and communicating product strategy to executive audiencesTools & PlatformsHands‐on experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence (RBC's collaboration platform)Familiarity with other project management or BA tools (Monday, Asana, ProductBoard, Aha!, etc.)Project & Process ManagementProject management and delivery experienceSOP development and process improvement backgroundExperience with deliverables management in matrix or complex organizationsWHAT'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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, cooperative, progressive, and high‐performing teamA world‐class training program in financial servicesOpportunities to do challenging work#TECHPJ#LI-POSTJob SkillsAdaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Professional PresentationAdditional Job DetailsAddress:745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVERCity:VancouverCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-08-19Application Deadline:2026-09-19Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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