Associate Director, US Enterprise Value Creation

Job Description

The RBC US Enterprise Value Creation (US EVC) team is a high-impact, strategy-driven function that is dedicated to driving sustainable, long-term value across RBC’s businesses in the U.S., our Second Home Market. Rooted in a rigorous and results-oriented mindset at the intersection of strategy, execution, and governance, the team identifies and executes initiatives that deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes, and works closely with Lines of Business and Functional Units leadership teams to ensure that value creation is both impactful and enduring.

The US EVC team offers a rare opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, multi-business environment within a leading global financial institution. As part of this high-performing team, you will collaborate with senior executives and leaders to tackle complex challenges, drive transformative initiatives, and deliver measurable results. The role provides high visibility and exposure to executive-level decision-making and diverse business models, while enabling you to hone critical skills in financial analysis, operational improvement, and strategic execution.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join the US EVC team. The Associate, US Enterprise Value Creation role focuses on tracking and reporting progress on complex, high-impact key initiatives, preparing high-quality presentations for governance forums, and ensuring effective implementation of governance frameworks. The Associate will work closely with the US EVC team and senior stakeholders to provide accurate, timely, and actionable updates on initiative performance, while contributing to the success of transformative projects that drive growth and operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Lead and support components of high-impact initiatives including revenue growth strategies, operational efficiency improvements, and capital deployment within the U.S. portfolio; drive workstreams to ensure milestones are achieved and measurable value is delivered
• Contribute to the development and management of governance frameworks that ensure alignment between corporate priorities, the US Executive Committee, and subsidiary execution
• Support the preparation of materials for governance forums, including Board meetings and senior leadership reviews, with a focus on clarity, actionable insights, and alignment with regional and Enterprise strategic priorities
• Monitor the progress of key initiatives, providing updates on performance metrics, risks, and value delivery to senior stakeholders
• Conduct in-depth analyses of internal performance data and external market trends to identify opportunities for value creation and operational improvement, and present findings to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Build strong relationships with Line of Business and Functional teams to foster alignment, collaboration, and buy-in on strategic priorities and governance activities
• Lead and support the development of tools, processes, and frameworks that enhance the team’s ability to deliver results efficiently

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong problem solver and analytical thinker, typically with 6-10 years of experience in financial services, management consulting, private equity, investment banking, or corporate strategy, or similar fields
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering measurable results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex data into compelling, actionable insights
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with competing priorities

Nice-to-have

• MBA or graduate/post-graduate or professional designations or equivalent
• Direct background in the U.S. banking, capital markets, and wealth management sectors, with hands-on understanding of industry dynamics and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working in or with a multi-business financial services portfolio is strongly preferred

What’s in it for you?

• High impact work that is critical to RBC and Capital Markets’ overall success
• Significant visibility to senior executives across Capital Markets and in Enterprise teams
• Interesting, complex work that makes a difference for our business and in peoples’ lives
• A collaborative culture that recognizes innovative business ideas.<