Job DescriptionDirector, Executive SearchWhat is the Opportunity?Join a growing executive recruitment organization as Director of Executive Search, a pivotal leadership role driving executive level hiring opportunities across Royal Bank of Canada. You will be accountable for leading enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy while spearheading executive search assignments that shape RBC's executive pipeline. This role bridges internal stakeholder alignment with external market expertise, positioning you as a trusted strategic advisor to senior business leaders and HR partners. You'll combine deep executive search consulting capabilities with multi-geography partnership management to attract and secure specialized talent that fuels RBC's competitive advantage.
What will you do?- Lead executive search initiatives across platforms, functions, and businesses, personally driving executive level assignments from strategy through successful placement
- Manage and optimize external search partnerships across multiple geographies, ensuring consistent quality, alignment with RBC standards, and successful delivery of executive placements
- Counsel executive leadership as a trusted advisor, leading open search, offering market insights, stakeholder management guidance, and strategic recommendations grounded in RBC's business priorities
- Direct the executive recruitment function with vision and presence, ensuring efficient, effective recruitment strategies across functions & business units
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for executive and critical talent roles through both consultant-led and platform-based approaches
- Build strategic relationships with external networks
- Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align executive search strategies with workforce planning and organizational needs
- Manage recruitment performance & establish KPIs; provide accurate, timely reporting with strategic market analysis to management and hiring stakeholders
- Serve as a vocal, present force in client meetings, confidently articulating market perspectives, candidate insights, and strategic recommendations
What do you need to succeed?- 10+ years of talent acquisition experience, with 5+ years leading executive search assignments
- Proven track record executing executive searches across multiple platforms, functions, and business units, both as a recruitment professional and advisor
- Deep expertise managing external search partners across different geographies, ensuring vendor performance, quality standards, and seamless international coordination
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated knowledge of Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology/IT industries
- Deep expertise in stakeholder management, comfort navigating complex internal/external dynamics while championing RBC's interests
- Strategic advisory experience offering counsel, market insights, and guidance to C-suite and senior leaders
- Executive presence as a trusted advisor; ability to command respect and drive execution in senior client meetings
- People leadership expertise building and scaling high-performing teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive business results, and build relationships with executives and business leaders
What's in it for you?- Make an immediate impact leading transformational executive search engagements for Canada's preeminent financial institution
- Grow with a dynamic organization focused on building capability and implementing innovative recruitment solutions
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, commissions, and flexible benefits
- Leaders who invest in your development through coaching and meaningful growth opportunities
- Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment where progressive thinking and trusted partnerships drive success
- World-class training in financial services and executive search methodologies
- Opportunities to do challenging work that shapes leadership across RBC
The expected salary range for this particular position is $120,000-$200,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through 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.
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
Job SkillsAdaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork
Additional Job DetailsAddress:GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:Jersey City
Country:United States of America
Work hours/week:40
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-07-24
Application Deadline:Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.
