Manager, Data Strategy & Operations

What is the opportunity?

RBC’s Advanced Data Insights & Integration Team is seeking a highly motivated and talented Manager with an owner operator mindset. The Team consists of a group of skilled data practitioners who:

• Liberate & connect new data to understand more about clients / advisors / operations

• Increase sales conversion, optimize marketing spend & improve client acquisition

• Intake and develop new bold ideas and Gen AI uses into approved onboarding process

The Manager, Data Strategy & Operations will have the opportunity to sit at the intersection of strategic planning, team operations and delivery enablement. Successful candidates will be able to apply core consulting skills to business situations (e.g., problem solving, data analysis & modelling, slide writing, stakeholder management, etc.) and become a trusted advisor for business partners.

What will you do?

• Conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, provide data-driven recommendations and derive business insights (the "so what")

• Drive problem-solving (i.e., formulate hypotheses, problem tress, etc.) collaborating with subject matter experts to gather relevant data & facts.

• Plan and facilitate workshops, working sessions and stakeholder alignment meetings with external stakeholders such as Google, AWS and Nvidia.

• Prepare senior management materials (power point presentations). Synthesize key messages with crisp and rigorous logic; adapt written and verbal communication to different types of audiences

• Drive operational rhythms such as team planning cycles, meeting cadences, onboarding, and cross functional coordination

• Develop periodic reports for senior executives and partners by gathering data from business leaders, drafting and organizing content, reviewing for accuracy (i.e., pressure-testing), and finalizing materials

• Support finance process including budget coordination, invoice tracking, and liaising with internal finance

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or finance with an emphasis in Strategy

• 2+ years of experience in a financial institution or management consulting firm, with proven experience working in complex strategic projects. Background in Technology / Data is a plus

• Critical Thinking: ability to analyze situations and translate them into insights to make informed decisions. Excellent problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations. Consulting Case Interview may be required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (i.e., ability to articulate complex messages in a concise and clear way, active/deep listening). Timed case analysis & slide writing may be required

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships at every level of the organization

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of Data Analytic tools is a plus (Tableau)

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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Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Trends, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Oral Communications, Organizational Change Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO TORONTO Canada 37.5 Full time PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Regular Salaried 2025-07-28 2025-08-15

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.