The role will drive superior results in Commercial Banking by providing data-driven insights and recommendations for strategy, key initiatives, and business performance routines. RBC Commercial Banking is a high-growth, rapidly evolving platform which requires the incumbent to be able to think fast, strategize in-depth, and proactively drive initiatives to conclusion with business partners.

What will you do:

• Support strategy and other initiatives in Commercial Banking (e.g., industry/sector, segment strategies) through powerful storytelling and compelling insights & analytics
• Design, develop, and monitor OKRs and KPIs for Commercial Banking that are aligned to CB strategic objectives, including for new and existing major initiatives
• Navigate large and complex, yet often ambiguous and incomplete data, and synthesize diverse sources (across large internal client data, external research, competitor & market share data, etc.) to tell a cohesive story and produce actionable strategic insights
• Advance the depth and coverage of Business Performance in CB with new methodologies and business analytical tools to address complex and evolving business questions, needs
• Evaluate emerging opportunities and build robust business cases to prioritize initiatives and help shape Commercial Banking’s strategic direction
• When needed, support other initiatives on by the BPAI team such as the rollout of various AI-based productivity tools in CB
• Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders, including other data & analytics teams, and collaborate with these partners on ad-hoc as well as routine engagements to deepen our understanding of CB business performance
• Be a thought leader within the BPAI COE by applying a strategic lens to our Business Performance program, championing continuous improvement, and ensuring the program evolves in tandem with business needs in Commercial Banking.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-haves:

• 3-5 years of direct experience in analytics or quantitative strategy supporting areas such as credit strategy, client acquisitions, deposits, or treasury
• Effective storytelling skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex analytical exercises into simple, clear, and powerful insights & recommendations
• Ability to translate ambiguity into structured frameworks and ability to deconstruct complex and intricate problems into manageable pieces
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conceptualize strategy
• Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively in a cross-function environment as well as independently, taking initiative and ownership
• One RBC mentality, and willingness to take on whatever is required to elevate the business

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Commercial Banking products, lines of business, priority sectors
• MBA, CPA, CFA, and/or other professional designations
• Experience building financial models and business cases
• Knowledge of RBC databases and RBC data warehouse environment
• Curiosity for research & data analysis

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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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

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