Royal Bank of Canada

Manager, Strategic Planning

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in corporate real estate or management consulting, with 2 years in senior roles
  • Strong business and financial understanding
  • Exceptional client focus and ability to influence change
  • Proficient communication and presentation skills for executive engagement
  • Experience in a matrix organization and collaborating globally
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in large data sets
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Synthesize complex data into actionable insights for executives
  • Develop presentations and materials for senior leadership
  • Create recommendations to optimize workspace and operational efficiency
  • Prepare reports and business cases aligned with strategic priorities
  • Conduct complex data analysis to identify risks and opportunities
  • Support the development of standardized frameworks for global consistency
  • Enhance proficiency in advanced analytical tools like Power BI and Python
  • Collaborate with various departments to align workplace strategies with enterprise goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits and potential bonuses
  • Supportive leaders focused on coaching and development
  • Opportunities to make a significant impact
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • World-class training in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging and impactful work opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Working with the CRE Strategy and Transformation team to conduct data analysis, own our customer relationship management program, and synthesize insights to drive frameworks and tools. Along with managing long-term strategic plans for key markets globally and managing key socialization with business stakeholders and internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes continuous skill development in areas like structured thinking, stakeholder communication, and advanced analytics to ensure high-quality, repeatable outcomes.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Synthesize complex data (e.g., occupancy metrics, employee feedback, cost benchmarks) into actionable insights and digestible content for executives
  • Build and own material development for senior audiences and enterprise programs
  • Contribute to the development of portfolio optimization recommendations to optimize workspace utilization, occupancy cost, and operational efficiency
  • Prepare high-impact reports, presentations, and business cases for senior leadership, ensuring clarity, actionable insights, and alignment with strategic priorities
  • Oversee complex data analysis (e.g., occupancy trends, cost benchmarks, employee feedback) to identify risks, opportunities, and ROI-driven recommendations
  • Support the development of scalable frameworks globally to support all regions (e.g., data validation, methodology templates) to standardize workflows and drive consistency
  • Advance proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python) and modeling techniques
  • Partner closely with CRE, HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders to integrate workplace strategies with broader organizational goals, such as hybrid work models, sustainability, and cost optimization


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • 4+ years of corporate real estate and/or management consulting experience with at least 2 years in a senior capacity
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Strong client focus and responsiveness to business needs, while influencing change agenda (where required) to achieve enterprise goals
  • Highly proficient communication and presentation skills including executive engagement
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization with global functions (centers of excellence) and regional delivery model
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and comfortable working with large data sets

Nice-to-have:
  • Previous consulting experience with large clients/financial services or previous global strategy roles
  • Financial services industry experience
  • Global Corporate Real Estate experience
  • MBA or Graduate Degree


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.
  • 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
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


Job Skills
Actionable Insights, Adaptability, Analytical Models, Analytical Tools, Business, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Internal Stakeholders, Long Term Planning, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Change Management, Process Management, Professional Presentation, Strategic Plan, Strategic Planning

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-04

Application Deadline:

2026-09-04
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

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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.

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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.

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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.

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