Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy
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Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy
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Full-time
Total Rewards Program, Bonuses, Flexible benefits, Competitive compensation, Professional development coaching
Posted 15d ago
Apply by Aug 28
~38 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Associate Director will support the development and execution of business strategy and transformation initiatives within the Chief Data Office. They are responsible for building strategic roadmaps, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring data initiatives align with organizational priorities.
Requirements
Candidates must have significant experience in the financial services industry with a strong background in data activities and program management. Proficiency in strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and Microsoft Office tools is essential for success in this role.
Full job description
Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? As part of the Chief Data Office (CDO), we're seeking someone to help support the development and execution of business strategy and transformation initiatives. The Associate Director of Business Optimization & Strategy will work on data initiatives, help develop roadmaps, support transformation efforts, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure our capabilities align with business needs. This role is ideal for someone who communicates well, builds good working relationships, and takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
WHAT WILL YOU DO? Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
Help develop and execute strategic roadmaps for data maturity, transformation, or service improvements
Contribute to business cases and help evaluate how initiatives align with company priorities
Work with teams to bring fragmented efforts together into a unified approach
Break down strategy into clear milestones with defined success measures
Communication & Leadership Support
Prepare reports, decks, and summaries that explain strategy, progress, and value
Create clear visualizations and insights to help senior leadership make decisions
Communicate project updates and complex topics clearly to leadership and stakeholders
Stakeholder Alignment & Relationship Management
Build and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert for questions and updates on assigned projects
Facilitate meetings to align teams on priorities and objectives
Help balance competing needs through clear decision-making
Transformation & Program Support
Help execute transformation programs and initiatives
Work with teams to implement solutions and improve services
Track progress and keep visibility on key projects
Document processes and maintain program records
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Strategic Thinker: Understand how projects fit into the bigger picture; comfort with some ambiguity while working toward clarity Strong Communicator: Ability to present to leadership; explain complex topics clearly Relationship Builder: Work well with others and navigate different viewpoints Organized & Resourceful: Comfortable managing multiple workstreams; detail-oriented and reliable in delivering quality work on schedule Self-Motivated: Take initiative, solve problems, and drive results independently Collaborative: Enjoys working across teams and bringing different groups together toward common goals
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must-Have
Experience in Financial Services with exposure to data activities
Strategic thinking and business understanding
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results
Ability to influence and work with business and technical stakeholders
Team collaboration and leadership presence
Ability to present information to senior leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with change management and working with stakeholders
Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience managing projects or programs
Nice-to-Have
Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana)
Knowledge of financial services or banking industry
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:
2026-07-28
Application Deadline:
2026-08-28
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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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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