Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives plays a key role in in conducting deep-dive investigations and root cause analysis of high-impact issues arising from system implementation, driving sustainable resolution across systems, data and processes. The position offers high visibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to shape future direction and priorities.

What will you do?

• Lead workstreams focused on identifying, investigating, and resolving complex issues arising from system implementations

• Perform comprehensive deep-dive analysis on data, model, and system-related issues, and drive sustainable remediation solutions

• Act as Product Owner to define requirements, prioritize enhancements, manage backlog to ensure timely and effective delivery of system fixes and updates

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Actuarial, Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment on issue resolution and system improvement

• Provide expert advisory support on finance and actuarial systems (such as Aptitude system), technical interpretation, calculation methodologies and implementation best practices

• Summarize complex investigation findings into clear, actionable presentations and recommendations for senior management

• Lead and contribute to strategic ad-hoc projects as transformation programs evolve, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail for complex problem solving and investigative work

• Extensive experience with insurance company finance and actuarial systems, including hands-on knowledge of the Aptitude system and its applications

• Solid familiarity with IT systems, integrations, data flows, and preferably User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in complex implementation or upgrading initiatives

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical results to non-technical audiences

• Undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science or a related discipline

• FSA or close to FSA

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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

• 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.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills

Actuarial Modeling, Actuarial Services, Critical Thinking, Industry Knowledge, Insurance Finance and Actuarial Concepts, Multi-Level Communication, Probability Theory, Risk Analysis Management, Risk Management, System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INSURANCE

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-23

Application Deadline:

2026-05-07

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

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$95,000.00 - $145,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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.

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