Royal Bank of Canada

Director, Business Management (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in financial, business management, or FP&A roles, preferably in cost center environments.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to transform data into strategic advice.
  • Proven relationship management skills, particularly with C-level executives.
  • Ability to think strategically and operate independently in decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication skills for conveying complex financial ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial portfolio for assigned units, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Present financial narratives to C-level executives, influencing strategic decisions.
  • Track and optimize budgets in real-time, identifying variances and needs.
  • Analyze portfolios for cost savings and operational efficiencies, providing recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Finance for governance, forecasting, and planning alignment.
  • Use analytics and AI to enhance financial and operational effectiveness.
  • Oversee annual planning and budgeting to align financial targets with business goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Support for personal development through coaching and mentorship.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment focused on high performance.
  • Flexible work/life balance arrangements available.
  • Challenging work assignments that promote professional growth.
  • Potential for increased responsibilities and roles within the company.
  • Access to diverse job opportunities across the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Global Security Team focuses on driving greater business resilience from complex cyber-attacks and physical threats, while enabling best-in-class identification and management of risk. Our team is integral to protecting RBC's digital assets and brand, its employees, and clients' trust, globally. Reporting to the Director, Global Security Planning office, the Director, Business Management (Global Security), will serve as a strategic financial partner and portfolio advisor to Global Security leadership, driving financial performance, optimizing cost management, and enabling data-driven business decisions for the cost center.

What will you do?
  • Own end-to-end portfolio financial management for assigned business units/VPs, serving as their trusted advisor on all financial matters, budget trade-offs, and resource allocation decisions
  • Drive C-level relationship management by presenting complex financial narratives to executives, articulating business implications, and providing forward-looking financial recommendations that shape strategic decisions
  • Manage real-time budget tracking and optimization by monitoring actuals against plan, identifying variances and emerging business needs, and recommending reprioritization or additional funding opportunities
  • Conduct strategic portfolio analysis to identify cost savings opportunities, operational efficiencies, and risks; provide data-driven recommendations on budget adjustments and resource optimization
  • Partner with Finance and technical stakeholders to ensure portfolio governance, accurate forecasting, contract/invoice management, and alignment with annual planning
  • Drive financial and operational effectiveness by leveraging advanced analytics, AI/automation capabilities, and data insights to track efficiency gains and inform business optimization
  • Lead annual planning and budgeting cycles for assigned portfolio, ensuring financial targets align with business strategy while maintaining fiscal discipline


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
  • 8+ years of financial, business management, or FP&A experience, preferably in a cost center or complex business environment
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and business judgment; ability to translate financial data into strategic business recommendations
  • Proven expertise in strong relationship management skills with ability to build trust and credibility with C-level executives and technical teams
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen; comfort operating independently and making recommendations without escalation
  • Exceptional communication skills; ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences
  • Proficiency in Excel (including modeling); strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities


Nice-to-have
  • CFA/CPA/MBA or equivalent advanced financial qualification
  • Experience with AI, automation, or advanced analytics tools to drive operational efficiency
  • Portfolio management experience greater than $50MM+
  • Background in cost management or business operations


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
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business


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Job Skills
Analytical Thinking, Big Data Management, Budget Management, Business Cases, Cost Savings, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Data Warehousing (DW), Expense Management, Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Information Capture, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Planning Ability, Repository Tools

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-07

Application Deadline:

2026-08-14
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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