What is the opportunity?

You will lead and manage project execution for the Portfolio and Change Management (PCM) group, focused on the Global Loans and Agency Pillar Portfolio

What will you do?

Initiative Management:

Oversee and guide BCS GLA projects by providing subject matter expertise (when available) with a view to successful project execution

Escalate roadblocks to BCS management as required.

Participate as required in business unit sponsored projects that impact BCS.

Coordinate, facilitate or participate in the development of operational procedures for new businesses and products.

Identify process improvement / reengineering opportunities through streamlining, simplification, elimination of redundancies/overlaps, improved capacity utilization, automation, outsourcing, standardization, etc.

Lead / conduct functional reviews primarily focused on productivity improvements as required by individual projects or as requested by BCS management.

Ensure effective execution of analysis and requirements gathering by team members

Assist with Planning and budgeting for PCM involvement in initiatives.

Provide input to Business Architecture decisions and process.

Management of project resources:

Assisting the Director, PCM in management responsibilities for the department

Add talented SME’s and BA’s to the team as project demand dictates, maintaining appropriate mix of FTE and contractors.

Manage capacity of critical skill sets in order to meet departmental objectives.

Develop skills and competencies of staff by utilizing training programs pertaining to requirements gathering, use case preparation, UAT activities and the RBC Project

Management Framework.

Assign staff to initiatives.

Provide direction to staff

Represent PCM in joint CM / WM / IT committees

Ensure monthly recovery of staff time via MIS or similar tools.

What you need to succeed?

Must-have

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Finance, Engineering, Science or Math desirable

Strong knowledge of supporting systems used within Operations. Project management expertise

Proven people management & development skills; ability to work effectively in a project team environment, demonstrated facilitation and leadership skills, strong listening and interview skills.

Good working knowledge of Capital Markets operational functions and processes.

Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of Capital Markets trading and the transaction lifecycle

Detailed understanding of RBC Capital Markets organizational structure (front office sales and trading, middle office, product control, BCS, regulatory /compliance, etc.)

Ability to manage a multiple initiatives across a diverse portfolio of projects

Familiarity with regional differences in operational processing within RBC Capital Markets.

Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team

Ability to prioritize, plan and execute work to meet tight deadlines

Strong innovative, problem-solving and analytical skills;a self-starter capable of functioning in an autonomous manner.

Capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the enterprise

Provide concise and effective updates to the Director, Portfolio Change Management, as well as to the Project Manager where applicable

Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.)

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

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

Flexible work/life balance options

RBC requires as a condition of employment that all successful candidates in the United States and Canada be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, and may require proof of the same.  Reasonable accommodation is available where required by law.

RBC exige, à titre de condition d’emploi, que tous les candidats retenus aux États-Unis ou au Canada soient entièrement vaccinés contre la COVID-19 avant leur date d’entrée en fonction. Il est possible qu’ils aient à présenter une preuve vaccinale. Des mesures raisonnables d’adaptation sont offertes lorsque la loi l’exige

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

RBC requires as a condition of employment that all successful candidates in the United States and Canada be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, and may require proof of the same. Reasonable accommodation is available where required by law.

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JOB SUMMARY

City:  Toronto 

Address:  155 Willington St. W 

Work Hours/Week:  37.5+ 

Work Environment:  Office 

Employment Type:  Full Time  

Career Level:  Experienced Hire/Professional