Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?
Join RBC Wealth Management, U.S. and help define our future through your direct involvement in achieving our long-term strategy. The Business Strategy Associate is responsible for managing the end-to-end realization of our strategic priorities by supporting the Wealth Management executive leadership team.

As a Business Strategy Associate, you will lead projects that progress our strategic priorities from inception through to implementation, own the preparation of executive-level materials, and conduct strategic deep-dives into key business initiatives to support development of our long-term priority roadmap.

This role has daily interaction with executives and leaders across Wealth Management, U.S. and the broader RBC enterprise. Therefore, you will need strong financial/business analysis skills and experience, and the maturity and confidence to interact with corporate executives and present your viewpoint through supporting data, metrics and other business indicators.

Candidates with experience in a large, global consulting firm, preferably within the strategy or finance practice, would be well suited for this role. 

What will you do?

Work directly with senior leadership of Wealth Management, U.S. to define and execute against the organization’s top strategic prioritiesManage and deliver on business projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelinesConduct project-based strategic deep-dives into key business initiatives, producing in-depth analysis and recommendations that guide strategic planning and executionParticipate in the business review process, including analyzing financial performance against business KPIs, interpreting their impact on the business, and developing insightful materials for leadership review and decision-makingMaintain a deep understanding of the business strategy and the competitive landscape, leveraging domain expertise to identify and prioritize opportunities that enhance competitive positioning and improve business and client outcomes

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

Bachelor’s degree3+ years of corporate strategy, consulting, or financial planning & analysis experience, ideally within a Financial Services companyAbility to lead projects independently by working with multiple stakeholders with competing prioritiesExhibits the ability to navigate ambiguity and synthesize large amounts of information into clear materials for executive stakeholdersInterpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships at every level of the organizationAdvanced problem solving and analytical skills and innate comfort with numbers, and attention to detailCreativity and continuous improvement mindsetStrong written and oral presentation skills and presence; strong technical ability with PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Nice-to-have

Advanced degree such as an MBAPrior experience in a global consulting firmPrior experience in wealth managementPrior experience working with senior level executives

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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging workOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities  Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $65,000 - $115,000, 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, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

Drives RBC’s high performance cultureEnables collective achievement of our strategic goalsGenerates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Business, Business Initiatives, Business KPIs, Business Projects, Business Reviews, Business Strategies, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City:

Minneapolis

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-12

Application Deadline:

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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