Manager, National Initiatives

What is the Opportunity?

We're looking for a solution-oriented, action-oriented, and highly driven Manager to join our high-impact team, working closely with the Director of National Initiatives on driving forward national priorities. 

This role requires a strong collaborator and forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at execution, while managing challenges and contributing to the effective implementation of key initiatives.

• Work closely with the Director of National Initiatives to implement and maintain priorities.
• Manage the execution of cross-functional projects with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with various teams and partners to ensure
• Represent the Director in meetings and conversations, ensuring seamless follow-up and continuity.
• Anticipate needs & challenges; identify risks & opportunities; and take initiative to not just keep things moving forward, but also to innovate outside the box.
• Support messaging strategies that align with business priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with internal communication partners on internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with internal & external marketing partners on strategies, campaigns, resources that support our internal & external brand awareness.
• Develop presentations and materials that support national programs.
• Collaborate on alignment sessions, working groups, and cross-functional forums.
• Act as a strategic team player to connect insights & align priorities.
• Analyze data and key metrics to track performance, report outcomes, measure success, and identify opportunities for enhancements.
• Provide regular reporting and feedback loops as part of identifying opportunities to refine and evolve programs and initiatives as they scale. 

Must have

• 3+ years of experience in a strategic and communication- focused role, ideally in a national or multi-region context.
• Deep strategic thinking skills with proven ability to manage complex initiatives and multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
• Adept at building strategic relationships, navigating ambiguity, with a results-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to build and execute integrated communication and engagement strategies.
• Strong creative instincts and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in environments without direct authority.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; visual storytelling is a plus.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity, nimble to pivot in dynamic environment, while remaining highly organized.
• Analytical mindset and comfort with data-driven decision-making

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, 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 and take on progressively greater accountabilities       
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Collaborating, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross Functional Projects, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Identifying Opportunities, Internal Communications, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Prioritization, Results-Oriented, Solutions Development, Taking Initiative

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2025-11-132025-11-20

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.