Job Description
What is the opportunity?As a Director within the RBC AI Group, you will lead the strategy, planning, governance, and value realization for AI & Digital Transformation (ADT) initiatives.ADT is building a centralized capability to deliver enterprise value through large-scale AI transformation programs. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving portfolio planning and governance while collaborating with senior executives, finance, and business leaders to shape investment decisions, define performance frameworks, and ensure AI initiatives deliver sustained enterprise impact.
What will you do?Articulate and execute RBC’s vision for ADT, aligning with business goals and emerging AI trends.
Support portfolio planning and prioritization exercise for large-scale AI transformation programs and ADT team by aligning strategy, funding, and execution to focus on highest-impact opportunities
Create framework for executive governance and updates (Board, GE, OC, etc.) with clear decision frameworks
Enhance ADT engagement through leadership forums, committees, summits and conferences, partnering with Corporate Communications for key events
Collaborate with Executives: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders to help them drive AI value realization by advocating for business initiatives with segment finance and the Value Office
What do you need to succeed?You operate comfortably at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution. You bring structure to ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and turn complex data into clear decisions.Must-have:
5-10 years in strategy, transformation, consulting, or financial services leadership
5-10 years experience in portfolio or program management
5-10 years experience working with executives, including governance deliverables and, and cross-functional alignment.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and bridge divergent views.
Financial and business acumen, with a track record of driving strategic outcomes, managing complex budgets and maintaining strong financial governance
People management experience and ability to foster high-performing teams.
Resilience and adaptability to navigate challenges and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Nice-to-have:
Innovation Mindset: Passion for AI and emerging technologies in financial industry
Experience in employee engagement strategies and large-scale communication for AI transformation programs
Familiarity with enterprise governance and regulatory environments
Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in portfolio and financial management.
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