Manager, Innovation

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Group Risk Management (GRM) Innovation team is part of the GRM Chief Operating Office (COO). Our purpose and passion is growing innovation culture across GRM's 3000+ employees and making it part of our DNA by accelerating innovation projects, partnerships, and thought leadership to focus our investments where it matters most.

As part of this team, the Manager, Innovation will support the planning and execution of transformative projects and continuous outreach, with a focus on AI initiatives. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders including risk managers, data & AI scientists, learning and development experts, and emerging talent to support the development of innovative solutions and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

What will you do?

• Plan and run innovation initiatives and projects
• Maintain and position the GRM Innovation Hub as an important and relevant space for all GRM employees embracing innovation culture
• Help manage the Innovation Community of Practice
• Stay current with the ever-changing innovation ecosystem across the enterprise and raise awareness of innovation and new technology
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate project progress and promote innovation to employees
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project delivery
• Support the development and maintenance of a continuous pipeline of innovation projects
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and partners in and beyond GRM
• Assist with GRM's annual Amplify challenge submissions and outreach events such as the GRM Innovation Expo
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and best practices in risk management and innovation

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, or risk management
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a financial services or risk management environment
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
• Proficiency in productivity an AI tools
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Nice-to-have

• Ability to manage competing priorities, often balancing between multiple urgent and important tasks, while proactively anticipating leadership's needs, delivering timely key updates, and sharing valuable insights.
• Interest in learning and sharing knowledge on innovation trends

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

Job Skills

Business Process Design, Collaborating, Decision Making, Forward Thinking, Innovation, Learning and Development (L&D), Risk Management, Training and Development

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-11

Application Deadline:

2026-02-25

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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