Royal Bank of Canada

Manager Initiatives, Fund Administration

Royal Bank of Canada$67K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of operations experience in financial services, preferably in asset servicing or investment management
  • Experience with project management and change management
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient with technology and eager to learn new tools
  • Proactive and self-motivated individual
  • Strong ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Leadership potential and capability to influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to identify and automate manual processes in Fund Administration
  • Collaborate with teams in Fund Accounting, AIS, Pricing, Tax Reporting, and Financial Reporting to address operational challenges
  • Partner with the Data and Digital team to implement technology solutions
  • Oversee AI rollout and evaluate implementation opportunities
  • Adopt emerging technologies to boost efficiency and service delivery
  • Manage multiple projects while prioritizing high-impact initiatives
  • Facilitate change management to ensure adoption of new processes

Benefits

  • High visibility role with senior leadership exposure
  • Opportunity to drive significant operational transformation
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies like AI and automation
  • Varied and challenging work across different operational areas
  • Influencing strategy and shaping Fund Administration's future
  • Mentoring and team development opportunities
  • Participation in high-impact strategic initiatives
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Professional development in emerging technologies and change management
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Fund Administration Initiatives team identifies and automates high-risk manual processes and implements operational efficiencies across key functions including Fund Accounting, AIS, Pricing, Tax Reporting, and Financial Reporting. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational transformation through process optimization, AI implementation, and emerging technology adoption. You will work as a close partner to our Data and Digital team to translate operational insights into scalable digital solutions.

What will you do?
  • Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of process automation and efficiency initiatives across Fund Administration operations
  • Work collaboratively with Fund Accounting, AIS, Pricing, Tax Reporting, and Financial Reporting teams to understand pain points and develop solutions
  • Partner closely with the Data and Digital team to design, scope, and implement technology-driven solutions
  • Drive AI rollout efforts, working with operational and Data & Digital teams to identify and evaluate AI use cases and implementation opportunities
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining focus on high-value, high-impact initiatives
  • Lead change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies
  • Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with Data and Digital partners
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Foster collaborative relationships across teams and functions to support initiative success


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:
  • 5+ years of operations experience in financial services, ideally in asset servicing or investment management
  • Demonstrated experience with project management and/or change management
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Tech-savvy with ability to easily learn new technologies
  • Self-starter mindset with high motivation and initiative
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated leadership potential with ability to influence without direct authority

Nice-to-have:
  • Consulting background or Big 4 experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
  • Experience with AI or emerging technology implementation
  • Knowledge of fund administration systems and processes
  • Project management certification (PMP)
  • Change management certification
  • Background in regulatory compliance or risk management within financial services
  • Experience collaborating with data science or technology teams


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.
  • High-visibility role working with senior leadership across the organization
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful operational transformation and innovation
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including AI and automation
  • Diverse, challenging work spanning multiple operational areas and technology partnerships
  • Ability to influence strategy and shape the future of Fund Administration operations
  • Team development and mentoring opportunities
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives with significant business impact
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Professional development opportunities in emerging technologies and change management


Job Skills
Accounting, Change Management, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Delivery, Process Management, Risk Management, Talent Management

Additional Job Details

Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-06-04
Application Deadline:
2026-06-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:
$67,000.00 - $110,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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