Sr. Manager, Operations Technology Funding & Initiatives

Manages availability and disposition of Strategy & Planning (S&P) services and competent resources for the consulting organization. Typically manages 2 or more specialized departments comprised of supervisors managers professionals and/or large numbers of operational support employees.

What is the opportunity

This position is responsible for US WM Operations technology funding initiatives and solution management. The Operations Technology Funding & Initiatives Senior Manager position provides definition development delivery and support of Operations and IT technical supported solutions and services as required to establish new or enhance existing Operations processes. This position will partner with Operations leadership to assess and evaluate the financial technical operational risk regulatory impact and resources associated with the US WM Operations technology portfolio inclusive of both Operations and Business funded initiatives. This position is responsible for providing strategic recommendations direction and partnering with Operations leadership and project sponsors to ensure the successful delivery of US WM Operations priority initiatives. The Operations Technology Funding & Initiatives Senior Manager is responsible for managing Change-the-Bank (CTB)/Run-the-Bank (RTB) initiative funding and prioritization process partnering with US Wealth Management & US Capital Markets Business Technology Initiatives (BTI) and Project Delivery Office (PDO) Teams to ensure successful technology initiative implementations transitions to business as usual support models and ensuring alignment with establish CTB/RTB technology governance and risk oversight models.

To be successful in this position the incumbent will require a thorough understanding of RBC US Wealth Managements strategic priorities competitive advantages and positioning within the industry to ensure optimal alignment of US WM Operations technology initiatives with those of the firm. This position interacts extensively with various business lines as well as the functional units within the firm providing superior service support to both internal and external customers. The individual in this position is expected to be a knowledgeable senior level liaison for both Operations and RBC. Incumbent must understand regulatory and organizational risks associated with Operations technology solutions and initiatives. This position is responsible for adherence to policies processes procedures standards and appropriate regulations related to both the RBC Capital Markets Broker Dealer and NY Bank Branch. The Operations Technology Funding & Initiatives Senior Manager will report to the Director US WM Operations Technology Strategy & Initiatives.

What will you do

• Collaborate with US WM Operation Leadership Team to articulate business value business case and desired user experience for strategic roadmap technology initiatives.
• Lead prioritization and scheduling activities for required platform enhancements. Manage US WM Operations Application Development funding allocation. Monitor and validate technical expenditures are aligned with approved/budgeted expense funding.
• Partner with US Wealth Management Business Technology Initiatives (BTI) Project Delivery Office (PDO) and IT to manage report on and oversee activities required to support successful technology initiative implementations.
• Lead manage the US WM Operations Technology Strategy & Initiatives team and/or contractors to ensure overall performance meets or exceeds the established industry regulatory and company standards for service innovation and professionalism.

What do you need to succeed

Must-have

• Bachelors degree in finance or related field
• Securities license 7 or 99 (or able to obtain license within 120 days)
• 7 years prior securities banking technology industry and/or job specific related experience
• 7 years credit operations project management vendor management analysis and/or risk control experience
• 7 years demonstrated and sound managerial experience leading and managing a team.
• Sponsor and oversee cross-enterprise programs/projects Programs/projects with third party vendors Programs / projects with technical component to ensure quality delivery of initiative.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of brokerage/financial operations vendor management and/or technical systems experience.
• Strong Leadership facilitation negotiation verbal & written communication skills to deal with senior executives.
• Proven success creating communicating and executing business strategy and related outcomes

Nice-to-have

• Securities or Financial Services Industry regulatory and audit experience

Whats 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

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $85000 - $150000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidates experience skills registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health dental vision life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBCs compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBCs high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Business Business Technology Collaborating Critical Thinking Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Decision Making Funding Group Problem Solving Leadership Long Term Planning Operational Technology (OT) Operations Processes Organizational Change Management People Management Prioritization Results-Oriented Solutions Development Taking Initiative Teamwork Technology Strategy Development

Additional Job Details

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLISMinneapolisUnited States of America40Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best effectively collaborate drive innovation and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect belonging and opportunity for all.