Associate Director, Competitive Benchmarking Strategy

Job Description

What is the Opportunity

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity where you will lead peer benchmarking strategy and analysis in RBC Capital Markets (RBC CM) Performance Management Finance. The role will provide insights to senior leadership by synthesizing financial results and drivers, strategy, as well as KPIs for RBC CM's global peer group compared to that of RBC's . The position supports executive level decision-making, strategic planning, and performance improvement initiatives

What will you do?

• Lead the peer benchmark team as you define and maintain the peer group data infrastructure and framework for competitor analysis
• Analyse financial and operational performance across peers, while identifying trends, performance gaps, and best practices
• Generate executive insights and reporting, translating complex analysis into clear strategic takeaways, while crafting CEO/CFO presentation materials with a focus on storytelling
• Provide benchmarking insights in support of strategic planning, business unit performance reviews, cost optimization initiatives, and capital allocation decision-making
• Monitor competitors' strategies, financial results, and market positioning by performing industry research with the objective of tracking emerging trends affecting competitive dynamics
• Build and maintain benchmarking data models, while leveraging tools such as: SQL, Python, and AI and digital tools
• Partner with Finance, Strategy, Investor Relations, and business heads in sharing data-driven findings and influencing strategic decisions

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate University Degree (in Finance, Economics or Business)
• Experience strategic finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or performance analytics
• Executive communication with excellent presentation skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build relationships across functions
• Investigative, innovative, creative, and analytical mindset
• Motivated to excel in a high-pressure, high-reward environment
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Nice-to-have

• Professional designation (CPA, CFA) or MBA
• Exposure to Capital Markets businesses, risk management concepts, financial reporting systems, data analytics 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:

2026-03-16

Application Deadline:

2026-04-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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