Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Governance & Integration will have accountability for two main areas:

1) Governance: Lead the creation of senior executive materials going to critical governance forums such as, the Executive Sustainability Council, forthcoming Sustainable Finance governing body, Group Executive and the Board of Directors. This will include oversight for ongoing updates to the Sustainable Finance Framework, including the addition of new areas of focus and the development of methodologies to support them. Successful execution will require close partnership with the SVP, Sustainability and Impact (S&I) and the senior management team to understand priorities and key asks and translate that into an executive-level narrative. This part of the portfolio will provide the successful candidate with a horizontal line of sight and visibility to key priorities for the Sustainability & Impact team.

2) Integration: Supporting the business management and integration of the Sustainability and Impact team. This includes activities such as and not limited to, the creation of an integrated workplan of key initiatives that intersect across the team’s portfolios for a holistic view, having pulse on how each team in the S&I group are tracking to contribute to the team wide goals, supporting employee engagement, organizing team townhalls and meetings, etc. Integration of the Sustainable Finance Framework into the business is also in scope, including the creation of materials and sessions for front-line education on Sustainable Finance across lines of business.

What will you do?

Partner with the S&I leadership team to ensure alignment, understand interdependencies and priorities for an integrated view of a masterplan

Lead the preparation of materials and initiatives as required for senior governance forums and communicates a clear vision and ‘the story’ effectively to key senior stakeholders

Know how to incorporate the needs and asks of multiple stakeholders in a timely manner

Track with key actions from the various forums on S&I team priorities to ensure timely and coordinated execution by required teams. Serve as Secretary of the Executive Sustainability Council for this purpose.

Understand how each team within S&I contributes to the team’s broader goals and flags any risks, considerations, new ideas

Lead the engagement of the team through various events and initiatives (e.g. events, townhalls, education sessions) acting as the business manager and chief of staff for the team

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

3 years’ relevant industry experience, specifically in consulting, strategy, and/or project or program management.

Undergraduate degree within business, sustainability or related field.

Key capabilities required will be project management, storyboarding, communication and stakeholder management.

Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing strategic skillset.

Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.

Nice to have

Management consulting experience.

Knowledge of key concepts in Sustainable Finance.

Experience with senior RBC decision-makers

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 operate collaboratively in an office environment where we are onsite 4 days per week. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders

Opportunity to obtain hands-on experience throughout your role

Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group

Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within RBC

Access to top tier learning resources to help shape your professional career

Excellent career development and progression opportunities

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

“Best in Class” Employee Recognition Program

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 culture

* Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

* Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, News Media, Public Relations (PR), Team Management, Vendor Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-02

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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