Director, GRM & CLAO Performance Management
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Job Description What is the opportunity? RBC is seeking an experienced Director to join the Functions Performance Management team, supporting the GRM and CLAO group. This is a critical leadership role that partners with senior stakeholders across Finance, GRM, and CLAO to: Provide financial and strategic advice to improve financial performance and enhance business decision-making for operating costs. Coordinate planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and disclosures, ensuring strong controls and governance. Lead the cost allocation framework, advising on cost distribution across platforms and driving transparency. Drive key enterprise initiatives and increase synergies by consolidating capabilities across GRM and CLAO The Director will act as the key Finance relationship manager for GRM and CLAO business leaders, and requires cross-platform collaboration, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. It is well-suited for individuals who excel in dynamic, forward-looking environments and are committed to driving financial excellence. What will you do? Lead Performance Management: Develop and deliver analysis and actionable information for financial planning and forecasting processes across GRM and CLAO. Provide financial insights to Operating Committees, to enable strategic decisions on investments, hiring, and cost management. Lead forward looking discussions on costs, identifying risks and opportunities for financial targets. Financial Governance: Partner with Financial Control to ensure effective controls and governance oversight, fostering financial discipline, transparency, and accountability. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, leveraging automation technologies, KPIs and demand management to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship Management: Manage Finance relationships with senior leadership across business segments, providing insightful financial analysis on business performance, cost trends, early warnings and savings opportunities. Reporting and Analysis: Design and deliver management reporting and performance measurement frameworks for FTE and NIE reporting. Drive integration of drivers-based forecasting and cost transparency initiatives to enhance reporting analysis capabilities as well as challenge financial estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual plan, 5 year outlook and line of business reviews with a comprehensive understanding of forward looking trends. Cost Allocation: Support the Cost Allocation Framework by establishing and maintaining a methodology for cost recovery and communication. Team Management: Develop and lead a team of professionals, ensuring succession planning, employee development, and engagement. What do you need to succeed? Must-have 7-10 years in complex matrix reporting, management reporting and analysis, and/or financial resource optimization. CPA, CFA, or Finance MBA highly preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, data mining, and familiarity with financial modeling and statistics. Ability to influence stakeholders, mobilize groups, and manage teams effectively. Keen sense of numbers, ability to multitask, and handle high-pressure executive requests. Excellent oral and written communication skills for senior executive advice. Strong focus on controls and collaborative skills to work in a matrix model Nice-to-have Excellent knowledge of RBC’s Financial Systems Excellent conflict and issue resolution ability Experience managing change and projects. 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 Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing and high-impact team The opportunity to interact with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization, inside and outside of finance Job Skills Accounting, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Leadership, Team Management Additional Job Details Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-05-11 Application Deadline: 2026-08-21 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Join our Talent Community
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Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
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La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
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Director, GRM & CLAO Performance Management
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Job Description What is the opportunity? RBC is seeking an experienced Director to join the Functions Performance Management team, supporting the GRM and CLAO group. This is a critical leadership role that partners with senior stakeholders across Finance, GRM, and CLAO to: Provide financial and strategic advice to improve financial performance and enhance business decision-making for operating costs. Coordinate planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and disclosures, ensuring strong controls and governance. Lead the cost allocation framework, advising on cost distribution across platforms and driving transparency. Drive key enterprise initiatives and increase synergies by consolidating capabilities across GRM and CLAO The Director will act as the key Finance relationship manager for GRM and CLAO business leaders, and requires cross-platform collaboration, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. It is well-suited for individuals who excel in dynamic, forward-looking environments and are committed to driving financial excellence. What will you do? Lead Performance Management: Develop and deliver analysis and actionable information for financial planning and forecasting processes across GRM and CLAO. Provide financial insights to Operating Committees, to enable strategic decisions on investments, hiring, and cost management. Lead forward looking discussions on costs, identifying risks and opportunities for financial targets. Financial Governance: Partner with Financial Control to ensure effective controls and governance oversight, fostering financial discipline, transparency, and accountability. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, leveraging automation technologies, KPIs and demand management to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship Management: Manage Finance relationships with senior leadership across business segments, providing insightful financial analysis on business performance, cost trends, early warnings and savings opportunities. Reporting and Analysis: Design and deliver management reporting and performance measurement frameworks for FTE and NIE reporting. Drive integration of drivers-based forecasting and cost transparency initiatives to enhance reporting analysis capabilities as well as challenge financial estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual plan, 5 year outlook and line of business reviews with a comprehensive understanding of forward looking trends. Cost Allocation: Support the Cost Allocation Framework by establishing and maintaining a methodology for cost recovery and communication. Team Management: Develop and lead a team of professionals, ensuring succession planning, employee development, and engagement. What do you need to succeed? Must-have 7-10 years in complex matrix reporting, management reporting and analysis, and/or financial resource optimization. CPA, CFA, or Finance MBA highly preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, data mining, and familiarity with financial modeling and statistics. Ability to influence stakeholders, mobilize groups, and manage teams effectively. Keen sense of numbers, ability to multitask, and handle high-pressure executive requests. Excellent oral and written communication skills for senior executive advice. Strong focus on controls and collaborative skills to work in a matrix model Nice-to-have Excellent knowledge of RBC’s Financial Systems Excellent conflict and issue resolution ability Experience managing change and projects. 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 Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing and high-impact team The opportunity to interact with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization, inside and outside of finance Job Skills Accounting, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Leadership, Team Management Additional Job Details Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-05-11 Application Deadline: 2026-08-21 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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. Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
http://rbc.com/legalstuff.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/