Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As part of the Chief Data Office (CDO), we're seeking a strategic thinker to support the development and execution of key strategy & transformation initiatives.

The Associate Director of Business Optimization & Strategy will contribute to data initiatives, roadmap development & execution, transformation efforts, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between capabilities and business priorities. This role is ideal for someone who communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and takes ownership of initiatives from planning through delivery.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

• Support the development and execution of strategic roadmaps (key insights maturity, transformation initiatives, or service optimization)

• Contribute to business cases and help assess how initiatives align with enterprise priorities

• Work with teams to consolidate fragmented efforts into unified approaches

• Translate strategy into prioritized, achievable milestones with clear success metrics

Executive Communication & Leadership Support

• Create executive-ready decks, reports, and narratives that articulate strategy, progress, and value proposition

• Develop compelling visualizations and strategic insights to support senior leadership decision-making

• Prepare leadership for critical meetings and decision-making forums

• Communicate complex initiatives with clarity and confidence to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Stakeholder Alignment & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise

• Serve as a point of contact for questions and coordination needs related to assigned initiatives

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on priorities, standards, and objectives

• Manage competing demands through transparent decision-making frameworks

Transformation & Portfolio Leadership

• Support the execution of transformation programs and initiatives

• Work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and support service improvements

• Track progress and maintain visibility of key initiatives

• Help document processes and maintain records of program status and outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to understand how initiatives fit into the bigger picture and think through implications

• Strong Communicator: Comfortable presenting to senior leaders; skill in explaining complex topics clearly and concisely

• Relationship Builder: Ability to work well with others, build trust, and navigate different perspectives

• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and delivering quality work on schedule

• Self-Driven: Highly motivated, proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives outcomes with minimal supervision

• Collaborative: Enjoys working across teams and bringing different groups together toward common goals

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must-have

• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience in an operational environment.

• Experience in the Financial Services industry with a focus on data-related activities.

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results.

• Ability to influence and build long-lasting relationships across business and technical stakeholders.

• Strong team building and leadership capabilities.

• Ability to prepare and present complex information to senior leadership through executive-level presentations and strategic communications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Proven program/project management experience with track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with workflow management tools such as JIRA.

• Knowledge of global data management regulations (e.g. BCBS 239, FRB).

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 and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

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

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Big Data Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Decision Making, Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Performance Metrics, Relationship Management, Repository Tools, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning

Additional Job Details

Address:

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-05

Application Deadline:

2026-07-04

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.

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