Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Manager- Analytics & Insights

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science)
  • 5+ years of experience in analytics or portfolio management in a large institution
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar programming languages
  • Expertise in business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial analysis
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with large, complex datasets
  • Excellent communication skills to present technical concepts to executives

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic analytics initiatives to measure project and portfolio success
  • Design dashboards and reporting solutions for real-time project visibility
  • Conduct deep analysis on initiatives to identify trends and risks
  • Prepare insights and presentations for senior leadership
  • Implement process improvements and innovative analytical techniques
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create analytics solutions
  • Provide advisory support on performance trends and insights
  • Establish governance frameworks for data quality and reporting

Benefits

  • Make a lasting impact on strategic business decisions
  • Collaborative work environment with a high-performing team
  • Opportunity for career growth in analytics and advisory roles
  • Comprehensive benefits and rewards program
  • Supportive leaders focused on development and mentoring
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As Senior Manager, Analytics and Insights, you will report to the Director, Strategy and Portfolio Management. You are responsible for generating data-driven insights, developing analytics capabilities, and delivering actionable intelligence to support strategic portfolio decisions and project execution across the enterprise.

This role provides the opportunity to leverage strengths such as: strategic thinking, advanced analytical capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to driving measurable business impact through insights-led decision making. You will specialize in translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that directly influence project delivery and portfolio performance.

What will you do?
  • Lead the development and delivery of strategic analytics initiatives that measure project success, portfolio health, and strategic goal achievement, including spend tracking, resource utilization, and benefit realization
  • Design and build comprehensive dashboards and reporting solutions that provide real-time visibility into project performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and portfolio progress against strategic objectives
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis on strategic initiatives to identify trends, dependencies, risks, and opportunities that impact project delivery and business outcomes
  • Lead preparation of executive-level insights and presentations for senior leadership and the Portfolio Oversight Group to enable informed strategic decision-making
  • Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and innovative analytical techniques (including AI/ML capabilities) to enhance the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of analytics delivery
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into analytics solutions that support project delivery and strategic alignment
  • Provide ongoing advisory support to portfolio managers, project leads, and business stakeholders on analytics, performance trends, and strategic insights
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks for data quality, analytical standards, and reporting consistency to ensure reliability of insights


What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have:
  • Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative field of study
  • 5+ years of related work experience with demonstrated success in analytics, project analytics, or portfolio management in a large financial institution or corporation
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or equivalent programming languages
  • Expert-level capability with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in project business casing, financial planning, and budget analysis
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with complex, large datasets
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for executive audiences
  • Ability to connect data, process, and strategic outcomes; establishing clear impact of portfolio and project decisions
  • Credibility and presence to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure


Nice-to-Have:
  • Knowledge of Teradata, Python, or advanced analytics platforms
  • Experience with portfolio or program management tools (Planview or similar)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • MBA or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline
  • Prior experience in Personal Banking or financial services portfolio management


What's in it for you?
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact on strategic business decisions
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation and flexible benefits
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring
  • Opportunities for career growth in analytics and strategic advisory


Job Skills
Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-07

Application Deadline:

2026-07-22
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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