Royal Bank of Canada

Manager, Program & Events

Royal Bank of Canada$67K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in corporate meeting planning/event management, preferably in finance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Webex, and Stova.
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and complex projects simultaneously.
  • Skilled in working with audio-visual providers for various event formats.
  • Strong time management and detail orientation.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel internationally, as needed.
  • Professional demeanor with a focus on partnership building.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and execution of internal and external events.
  • Build and manage critical paths while proactively identifying risks.
  • Serve as primary contact for ACS Leadership, stakeholders, and clients.
  • Manage event budgets, including optimization and reconciliation.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and ensure successful execution of deliverables.
  • Utilize internal resources and tools to enhance event delivery.
  • Provide on-site leadership for logistics and address issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leadership focused on career development and growth.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.
  • Dynamic and high-performing team culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Manager, Program & Events plays a vital role within the Advisor Channel Sales (ACS) Events team, driving the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of high-impact events and programs across RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) channels. You will be responsible for leading complex event initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and working directly with key stakeholders to deliver engaging in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Program & Events and works collaboratively with a team consisting of Managers, Program & Events, an Associate, Program & Events and an Analyst, Sales Enablement.

IMPORTANT - a cover letter is required with your resume

What will you do?
  • Lead the strategic planning, execution, and reconciliation of internal and external events, dealer-sponsored conferences, and virtual webinars, ensuring compliance with all Sales Practices & Processes. Planning and execution includes but is not limited to: sourcing, contracting, budgeting, marketing, stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, registration, and on-site delivery.
  • Build and manage critical paths and workback schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to ensure timely delivery.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the ACS Leadership Team, internal stakeholders, and external clients, representing the team with professionalism and strategic insight.
  • Manage event budgets, including development, ongoing monitoring, recommendations for cost optimization, and post-event reconciliation.
  • Lead vendor relationship management, fostering collaborative partnerships while ensuring effective execution of deliverables.
  • Leverage internal resources and tools (AI) to identify operational efficiencies and enhance event delivery.
  • Provide on-site leadership for event execution, managing logistics and resolving issues proactively.


What do you need to succeed?

Must Have
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate meeting planning / event management disciplines including project management, preferably in the financial industry.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM (Salesforce), virtual conferencing platforms (Webex), and event management platforms (Stova).
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple stakeholder relationships and complex projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working with audio-visual providers on in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.
  • Strong time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours and the ability to travel internationally, as needed (
  • The successful candidate leads with professionalism, takes strong ownership, and builds collaborative partnerships.


Nice to Have
  • Bilingual, English & French.
  • Knowledge of the wealth management business and National Instrument 81-105.
  • Interested in pursuing event planning designations (CMP, CMM, DES, CED).


What's in it for you?

  • 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


We thank all interested candidates; however, we will only contact those being considered for an interview.

Job Skills

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:
2026-07-08
Application Deadline:
2026-07-23
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.

About Royal Bank of Canada

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