Associate, Project Manager - Btg

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Job Title

Associate, Project Manager - BTG

What is the opportunity?

The Business Transformation Group (BTG) supports Capital Markets by partnering closely with the Front Office, as well as Functional teams, to enable change by executing business-driven transformation projects. RBC’s Capital Markets businesses consists of Equities, Fixed Income, Central Funding, Treasury, and Corporate & Investment Banking segments. This role primarily supports US Capital Markets initiatives, with support provided for global initiatives when applicable, and sits within the Office of the COO.

The candidate for this role will contribute to the overall Business Transformation Program Portfolio, working in the capacity of a Project Manager.

The candidate will design, implement, and maintain front-to-back project plans that align with future-state corporate strategy, including both regulatory and business innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of project management experience, and preferably have a background in the financial services industry.

• Please note that this is a hybrid working role. The expectation is that the incumbent will work 3 days per week from the office.

What will you do?

• Develop strong working relationships with internal partners and stakeholders, including the Front Office, Functional teams, and RBC business segments
• Prepare senior management meeting materials, such as Steering Committee and Executive Committee meetings, as well as other regularly scheduled program forums
• Lead Working Group meetings with cross functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress
• Perform risk assessments in order to identify potential risks / opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Facilitate project deliverables, i.e. the creation of relevant project and program planning documentation associated with achieving stated business requirements
• Successfully deliver the implementation of all project objectives and ensure business stakeholders are well-informed of the future-state benefits
• Provide scenario analysis to monitor workstream milestone to ensure that project plans are maintained and that tasks are on-track
• Engage in project forecasting and development sessions, including but not limited to strategic planning, tactical planning, and budgeting
• Manage all front-to-back aspects of a project to ensure that milestones are implemented, accepted, and accomplished within a set deadline

What do you need to succeed?

• Prior project management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem solving, and relationship management
• Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• 2 – 5 years of experience, preferably in the financial services industry
• Ability to partner with and influence senior business stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products (i.e. Derivatives, Loans, etc.) preferred but not required

Who are your key partners?

• Functional teams, i.e. Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, etc.
• Senior Project Managers within Capital Markets
• Third Party Consultants and Consulting Firms
• Business Managers for the various Capital Markets businesses i.e. Equities, Fixed Income, etc.
• Global Business Transformation Group (BTG) colleagues

What’s in it for you?

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $95,000 - $125,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s 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.

RBC’s 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:

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

Job Summary

Address:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

City:

USA-NJ-JERSEY CITY

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Capital Markets

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2023-07-10

Application Deadline:

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