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Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Lead the visionary transformation of RBC’s Commercial and Private Banking physical network across Canada, redefining our 3 to 5-year market coverage. In this strategic leadership role, you will integrate data-driven insights and strong stakeholder partnerships to position RBC for sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
What will you do?
- Lead the strategic direction of RBC’s Commercial and Private Banking physical footprint with a 3-5yr roadmap that optimizes market coverage, client access and operational efficiency.
- Use geospatial analytics, client behavior insights and macroeconomic trends to identify growth opportunities, right-size physical footprint and prioritize high-impact locations.
- Oversee strategic lease negotiations, renewals, and site selection while balancing cost, risk and alignment with RBC’s distribution transformation strategy
- Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, demographic studies, and regulatory impact assessments to inform network strategy and risk mitigation
- Apply advanced data and analytics to develop clear recommendations and support decision making
- Lead qualitative and quantitative market research on new developments and competitor activity, assessing economic, regulatory and growth trends
- Translate insights into forward-looking plans that shape the Branch, Commercial and Private Banking physical network and distribution
- Develop robust business cases, and present clear, compelling recommendations to senior leadership to secure buy-in for transformative initiatives and changes
- Partner with PNS peers, Regional Leads, Finance, Corporate Real Estate and external partners (CBRE) to ensure seamless execution of network changes and stakeholder alignment, maintaining regular forums to communicate strategies and progress
- Lead special projects and analysis as required, summarizing and presenting findings and recommendations succinctly to executive audiences.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
- Undergraduate degree in Geography, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Business
- 7+ yrs experience in network strategy, distribution planning or related field
- Strong knowledge of geospatial analytics, personal and commercial banking, including branch network, client segments and profitability drivers
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior executives through clear, compelling recommendations
- Advanced analytical skills with demonstrated experience using data, geospatial tools, and financials to shape strategy and business cases
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex analysis into simple, action-oriented recommendations for executive audiences
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Demonstrated change leadership
Nice to have:
- BA or MA (Urban and Economic Geography)
- Prior Experience in Financial Services
- Experience in Real Estate development
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
Job Skills
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What you'll do
- Lead the strategic direction of RBC’s Commercial and Private Banking physical footprint with a 3-5 year roadmap. Oversee strategic lease negotiations, site selection, and conduct ongoing competitor analysis to inform network strategy.
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