Royal Bank of Canada

Programme Manager, Enterprise Digital Asset Custody Product Management & Strategy

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in financial services with advanced programme management experience
  • Proven track record in implementing governance frameworks and managing complex projects
  • Experience in delivering financial products and understanding of regulatory changes
  • Strong strategic acumen in translating objectives into executable plans
  • Exceptional communication skills for senior stakeholder reporting and cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups with differing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee custody enabler programme delivery from inception to completion
  • Coordinate dependencies across multiple business enablers
  • Implement programme governance and provide comprehensive reporting
  • Engage stakeholders to align on programme goals and expectations
  • Manage resources and lead teams to ensure project success
  • Develop business cases and project approval requests (PARs)
  • Oversee vendor relationships and third-party risk management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders focused on your development through coaching
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization
  • Dynamic and high-performing team environment
  • Options for flexible work/life balance
  • Challenging work with opportunities for growth in responsibility
  • Access to varied job opportunities across the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Drive end-to-end programme delivery for the enterprise digital asset custody enabler, translating strategic intent into operational reality across Phases 2 and 3. Serve as the Managing Director's primary delegate for programme execution, governance cadence, and cross-enabler co-ordination within the Digital Asset Oversight Committee (DAOC) framework. Ensure delivery excellence across custody infrastructure implementation whilst maintaining enterprise-grade security, compliance, and operational standards that enable RBC's digital asset ambitions across Investor Services, Commercial Banking, Personal Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management.

What will you do?
  • Custody Enabler Programme Delivery
  • Cross-Enabler Co-ordination & Dependencies
  • Programme Governance & Reporting
  • Stakeholder Management & Alignment
  • Resource & Team Management
  • Business Case & PAR Development
  • Vendor & Third-Party Management
  • Risk, Compliance & Change Management


What do you need to succeed?

Must haves:
  • Minimum 7 years in financial services with progressive programme or project management responsibility, including demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives involving Technology, Operations, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders
  • Programme delivery expertise including governance framework design, stakeholder management, dependency mapping, risk management, and executive reporting (critical requirement)
  • Financial services product delivery experience including regulatory change programmes, technology implementations, or operational transformations with understanding of institutional banking operations
  • Strong business acumen translating strategic objectives into delivery roadmaps, managing competing priorities through structured trade-off analysis, and maintaining stakeholder alignment through transparent communication
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare executive-level reporting, facilitate cross-functional forums, and present complex programme status to senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability working effectively across organisational boundaries, building collaborative relationships, and driving consensus amongst diverse stakeholder groups with potentially conflicting priorities


Nice-to-have:
  • Programme management certifications (PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent)
  • Experience delivering technology implementations in financial services including vendor selection, third-party risk management, and production deployment
  • Background supporting enterprise transformation programmes spanning multiple business lines with shared infrastructure or platform components
  • Prior exposure to digital asset, blockchain, or emerging technology programmes demonstrating ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity whilst maintaining delivery rigour


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.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.


Job Skills
Business Oriented, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Program Management, Resource Coordination, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time 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:
2026-08-25
Application Deadline:
2026-09-10
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:
$90,000.00 - $140,000.00

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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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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