Analyst / Associate Project Manager - Business Transformation Group

Job Summary

The Business Transformation Group (BTG) supports Capital Markets by partnering closely with the Front Office, as well as Functional teams, to enable change by executing business-driven transformation projects. RBC’s Capital Markets businesses consists of Equities, Fixed Income, Central Funding, Treasury, Cash Management, and Corporate & Investment Banking segments. This role primarily supports U.S. Capital Markets initiatives, with support provided for global initiatives when applicable, and sits within the Office of the COO.

The candidate for this role will contribute to the overall Business Transformation Program Portfolio, working in the capacity of a Project Manager.

The candidate will design, implement, and maintain front-to-back project plans that align with future-state corporate strategy, including both regulatory and business innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of project management experience, and preferably have a background in the financial services industry.

*Please note that this is a hybrid working role. The expectation is that the incumbent will work 3 days per week from the office.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Develop strong working relationships with internal partners and stakeholders, including the Front Office, Functional teams, and RBC business segments
• Engage in project forecasting and development sessions, including but not limited to strategic planning, tactical planning, and budgeting
• Facilitate project deliverables, i.e. the creation of relevant project and program planning documentation associated with achieving stated business requirements
• Manage all front-to-back aspects of a project to ensure that milestones are implemented, accepted, and accomplished within a set deadline
• Lead Working Group meetings with cross functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress
• Prepare senior management meeting materials, such as Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings, as well as other regularly scheduled program forums
• Provide scenario analysis to monitor workstream milestones to ensure that project plans are maintained and that tasks are on-track
• Perform risk assessments in order to identify potential risks / opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Successfully deliver the implementation of all project objectives and ensure business stakeholders are well-informed of the future-state benefits

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• 1 – 5 years of experience, preferably in the financial services industry
• Prior project management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem solving, and relationship management
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Ability to partner with and influence senior business stakeholders
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products (i.e. Derivatives, Loans, etc.) preferred but not required

Who are your key partners?

• Global Business Transformation Group (BTG) colleagues
• Senior Project Managers within Capital Markets
• Business Managers for the various Capital Markets businesses i.e. Equities, Fixed Income, etc.
• Functional teams, i.e. Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, etc.
• Third Party Consultants and Consulting Firms

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, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $80,000 - $120,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.  This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, d