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What is the opportunity?

Direct Investing is a key growth initiative within RBC Wealth Management, enabling clients to build personalized investment portfolios with direct access to equities, ETFs, and alternative investments. The Direct Investing platform represents RBC's commitment to democratizing wealth management and delivering innovative, client-centric solutions.

We are seeking a Project Manager / Delivery Lead to join the Direct Investing business to drive the successful delivery of Direct Investing initiatives. This role is responsible for leading the delivery of transformation initiatives at RBC Direct Investing, a leading-edge digital investment business undergoing significant transformation. The successful candidate will lead project execution across assigned initiatives, directing all aspects of project delivery with strategic oversight, while maintaining awareness of business strategy and key objectives.

You will work alongside product leaders, engineering, marketing, compliance, legal, risk and business stakeholders to navigate complex dependencies, remove delivery obstacles, and champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on RBC's digital transformation and help millions of Canadians invest with confidence.

What will you do?

• Own delivery accountability for Direct Investing initiatives, leading projects across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments

• Execute planning and delivery of programs and deliverables, ensuring business objectives are achieved within approved timelines, scope, and budget

• Champion governance and execution assurance by establishing strong delivery processes, integrating project plans, and aligning outcomes with business goals

• Drive cross-functional communication, providing transparent progress updates to leadership and facilitating alignment across product, digital, technology, marketing, compliance/legal/risk, and business teams

• Remove impediments and dependencies through proactive problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative engagement with internal and external partners (vendors, RBC IT teams, business units)

• Manage schedules and risk by identifying early warning indicators, escalating issues promptly, and developing contingency plans

• Oversee project financials and staffing, ensuring efficient resource allocation and tracking value delivery for informed decision-making

• Coach and develop team capability by establishing strong working relationships, promoting joint accountability, and building influence across technical and business units

• Build and present reporting for management stakeholder reviews, including project status, financials, and key metrics

• Ensure quality and integration by completing risk assessments and verifying that initiatives are effectively embedded into RBC procedures and processes

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of project delivery management experience in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid environments, ideally in financial services, fintech, or complex data/technology environments

• Proven ability to manage high-visibility projects with third-party vendors and significant technology components

• Advanced communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to influence across organizational levels

• Hands-on proficiency with Agile workflows (milestones, critical paths, product and sprint backlogs, release burndown)

• Strong technical fluency with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint) and related methodologies

• Experience managing projects involving complex dependencies, data processing, or transactional systems

• Strong knowledge of change management, risk management, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• PMP Designation, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and adapt delivery approaches as needed

Nice-to-have

• Experience in Direct Investing, wealth management, capital markets, or investment platforms

• Familiarity with RBC systems, processes, and organizational structure

• Background in Finance, Risk, or Compliance technology initiatives

• Experience building and mentoring high-performing delivery teams

What's in it for you?

• Leadership support for your professional development through coaching, mentorship, and learning opportunities

• Make a meaningful impact by delivering products that enhance the client experience and drive RBC's strategic growth

• Work in a dynamic team with progressive, high-performing colleagues who celebrate successes and share learnings

• World-class training in financial services and investment platforms

• Flexible work arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Career progression with opportunities to take on progressively greater responsibilities and access to diverse roles across RBC

• Collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged and diverse perspectives are valued

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$90,000 - $140,000.

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay range for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Job Skills

Business Oriented, Communication, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Meeting Management, Organizational Change Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Time Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

WATERPARK PLACE, 20 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-05-212026-08-08

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME