Associate Director, Finance Technology Transformation and Data Strategy

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity where you will shape the technology and data strategy landscape for Finance Performance Management in RBC Capital Markets. This role will oversee process transformation across financial and management reporting deliverables employing emerging technologies including AI. You will be an agent of change to drive broad adoption of finance technology and digital tools. Core responsibilities also include transformation of processes to enhance timeliness and quality of data insights employing business intelligence tools.

What will you do?

Strategic Transformation

• Identify process improvement opportunities across financial and management reporting deliverables by leveraging use of emerging technologies
• Drive broad adoption of technology and digital tools across Finance Performance Management by partnering with key stakeholders from inception to implementation
• Articulate benefits of emerging technologies, while proposing solutions to address process pain-points specific to individual teams having demonstrated a deep understanding of current state
• Set goals and KPIs in line with the strategic direction of the broader CFO Group while monitoring and reporting progress to Finance leadership
• Automate manual processes to enhance accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of controls
• Employ business intelligence tools to speed up standard report generation delivering timely and high quality insight

Technology Stakeholding

• In collaboration with IT, troubleshoot and resolve application and functional support issues for various financial reporting systems
• Review pipeline of IT initiatives and advise on prioritization, while demonstrating deep understanding of how each initiative aligns with strategic goal of Finance Performance Management
• Interface with IT as the primary Finance contact, advocating on behalf of Capital Markets Performance Management
• Provide technical and administrative support on financial systems, including the implementation of various finance tools and applications, and development of financial and management reports
• Educate the broader team on relevant technology advancements, while acting as trusted advisor on all technology-related issues and opportunities

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate University Degree (in fields related to Business, Finance, Computer Science)
• Investigative, innovative, and analytical mindset
• Experience driving technology adoption and process efficiencies
• Knowledge and experience using analytical tools and managing large datasets
• Advanced user proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office; programming languages including Python and SQL; and financial reporting systems
• Motivated to excel in a high-pressure, high-reward environment
• Ability to initiate and build strong relationships across various stakeholders
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-have

• Professional designation or MBA
• Exposure to Capital Markets businesses, financial reporting systems, business intelligence tools, and AI applications

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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Accounting, Business Analytics, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Decision Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-11

Application Deadline:

2026-03-20

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.

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