Royal Bank of Canada

Director - Executive Recruiting

Royal Bank of Canada • $120K — $180K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of talent acquisition experience; 5+ years in executive search
  • Proven track record managing executive searches across multiple platforms
  • Deep expertise in external search partner management across geographies
  • Strong business acumen in Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology/IT
  • Experience in strategic advisory roles to C-suite and senior leaders
  • People leadership skills for scaling high-performing teams
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive business results

Responsibilities

  • Lead executive search initiatives from strategy to successful placement
  • Manage and optimize external search partnerships ensuring quality and delivery
  • Counsel executive leadership with market insights and strategic recommendations
  • Direct recruitment function ensuring effective strategies across business units
  • Implement sourcing strategies for executive and critical talent roles
  • Build strategic relationships with external networks
  • Collaborate with leaders to align search strategies with organizational needs
  • Manage recruitment performance, establish KPIs, and provide reporting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead transformational executive search for a leading financial institution
  • Growth in a dynamic organization with innovative recruitment solutions
  • Comprehensive rewards program with competitive compensation
  • Development investments from leaders through coaching and growth opportunities
  • Collaboration in a high-performing environment focused on success
  • Access to world-class training in financial services and executive search
  • Challenging work that shapes leadership within RBC
Full Job Description
Job Description

What 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


Job Skills
Creativity, Effectiveness Measurement, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Interview Techniques, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM), Recruiting, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 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:

2026-07-24

Application Deadline:

2026-08-07
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.

About Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada Careers

Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Royal Bank of Canada, we are not just hiring; we are building a culture of innovation and leadership. Our team members are at the forefront of the financial industry, driving transformation and delivering targeted solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Explore Job Opportunities and Employment at RBC

Whether you are starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, RBC offers positions that challenge your skills and fuel your ambition. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our job opportunities span across various functions and regions. Join us and be part of a team that values professional growth and diversity.

Internship and Professional Development

Kickstart your career with an internship at Royal Bank of Canada. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and insights into the financial services industry. Interns at RBC gain the skills necessary to excel and are often considered for full-time positions within the company.

Benefits and Culture

At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Career Growth and Innovation

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is our strength. At Royal Bank of Canada, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. Our diversity training programs are designed to educate and inspire, creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with RBC today and be part of a world-class team known for its commitment to client service, community involvement, and innovation.

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Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
NASDAQ
RY
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