Job DescriptionWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Director, Finance Transformation within the Office of the US CFO will lead, for Finance, the establishment of a new prime brokerage business within RBC. This role is critical to our Finance Transformation initiative and will oversee the end-to-end program delivery, from strategy through implementation and launch.
WHAT YOU WILL DO?
- Define program strategy, governance structure, and success metrics; ensure alignment with RBC's broader finance transformation objectives.
- Lead requirements gathering and manage coordination across all impacted global teams (US, Canada, EMEA) to ensure cohesive program execution.
- Engage with senior leadership, business units, and technology partners to secure alignment, resources, and executive sponsorship.
- Leverage prime brokerage expertise to guide product offering development, operational setup, and market launch activities.
- Oversee multi-year project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation; manage risks, dependencies, and scope changes.
- Partner with technology and finance infrastructure teams to understand system requirements, design integration points, and ensure seamless implementation across legacy and new platforms.
- Ensure product(s) meets enterprise requirements for security, controls, compliance, audit, and resilience while applying agile delivery discipline.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Provide thought leadership and work independently, while demonstrating strong attention to details.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced technical credential preferred
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in Finance, focused on transformation programs and minimum of 5 years covering prime brokerage business within Finance, Operations, etc.
- Proven track record successfully delivering large-scale, multi-year transformation programs in financial services
- Deep knowledge of prime brokerage products, services, and market dynamics
- Strong understanding of finance infrastructure, system architecture, and integration methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder ecosystems across global teams and time zones
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Domain expertise across Regulatory Reporting, Financial Control, Treasury, Product Control, or FP&A, demonstrating understanding of how financial numbers are produced, reviewed, and challenged
Nice to have:
- Capital markets product knowledge spanning rates, credit, equities, FX, and derivatives with familiarity to the trade lifecycle
- Domain expertise across Regulatory Reporting, Financial Control, Treasury, Product Control, or FP&A, demonstrating understanding of how financial numbers are produced, reviewed, and challenged
- Experience establishing new business lines or ventures within financial institutions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
- Continued opportunities for career advancement
- Professional development and training opportunities focused on controls governance and regulatory compliance
- Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
- Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $160,000 - $260,000 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.
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Job SkillsAdaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment, Waterfall Model
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:OFFICE OF THE CFO
Job Type:Regular
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-08-28
Application Deadline:2026-10-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
