Manager, Coo Functions Advisory, Capital Markets Performance Management

What is the opportunity?

A key member of the Finance Performance Management team, aligned to the Office of the COO that manages all operational and administrative matters across RBC Capital Markets and integrated across the entire spectrum of business activity. The Manager, Finance will be responsible for supporting the delivery of management reporting, financial planning and analysis to business leaders across the COO organization. This role will appeal to individuals who want to work in a fast-paced area that has significant visibility and a high profile across RBC (especially within Capital Markets), who have an appetite for working in a forward looking and innovative environment who also thrive on challenges and want to over-achieve and make a real difference with the business.

What you will do?

• Globally responsible for the production, articulation and delivery of management information for COO Functions, with primary focus on Business Client Services (BCS);
• Support the generation of financial insights to CM COO (EVP) and his/her Operating Committee (SVP/VP), to enable strategic decisions on investments, hiring and cost management. This spans both departmental expenditures as well as financial insights and advisory to the group's interactions with other CM businesses on a recurring basis.
• Drive delivery of monthly reporting and analysis for forums such as BCS Operating Committed and COO Leadership Operating Committee; including insightful view / analyses on NIE and headcount trends, red flags, and areas of opportunities to facilitate discussion.
• Further enhance and build on Finance's internal capabilities in cost reporting to further proliferate learnings and best practices across CM Finance's Advisory teams.
• Participate in the construction as well as challenge financial estimates, forecast updates, annual plan cycle, 5-year outlook and line of business reviews with a comprehensive understanding of forward-looking trends.
• Building subject matter expertise on all cost lines and opportunities that can be used to further support cost saving initiatives.
• Going beyond financials to create value for stakeholders; utilizing the appropriate metrics and analytics to support and supplement the financials and recharges to its front office clients in a context that clarifies the operational activity and impact from their business models.
• Support some of the production of management reporting and data analysis as well as some of the less complex functions across the COO organization.

What you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 2+ years of experience in complex wholesale business activity, with good understanding of Capital Markets businesses and transactions, and associated risks & returns.
• Experience in management reporting and analysis, stakeholder interactions and relationship management.
• Undergraduate Degree in Finance/Business or related field.
• Keen sense of numbers and strong analytical skills with ability to multitask and handle high-pressure executive level requests on a continuous basis.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to exercise independent thought and judgment as needed and adapt to new tasks quickly.
• Proactive and persistent in issue resolution.
• Very strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Presentation skills required, with data mining skill and ability to explore new technologies to enhance the delivery of financial information.

Nice to Have

• CPA or CFA or Finance MBA highly preferred.
• Solid experience and good understanding of bank structure, risk management concepts, financial markets and instruments.
• Experience in financial modelling including understanding of statistics, risk or other quantitative metrics.

Job Skills

Accounting, Business Analytics, Capital Markets, Cost Management, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships, Management Reporting, Reporting and Analysis

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeOffice of the CFORegularSalaried2024-02-232024-03-10