Strategy Associate, Chief of Staff

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Strategy Associate to join the CEO’s Chief of Staff team in London. The successful candidate will provide analysis and support strategic projects to drive growth across the Wealth Management Europe business. Whilst being a member of the Chief of Staff team, the role holder may work on a range of different projects for different business areas.

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Support the formulation, communication and execution of Wealth Management Europe’s overarching business objectives

• Support strategic initiatives / projects across the business, including supporting potential mergers & acquisitions

• Gather, analyse and present data to support strategic decision-making

• Develop strategic presentations for internal and external audiences

• Monitor industry trends, develop insightful reports with the broader team and with senior executives

• Be a key contributor to periodic strategy meetings, where growth opportunities that impact our long-term view are discussed

• Support business area leaders in the development of strategies that are consistently aligned with the company’s overarching strategy

• Undertake periodic project work to dive into specific areas of interest

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Prior experience within the wealth management, or broader financial services industry, or consulting. This role is ideal for candidates who have moved beyond entry level, but continuing to build their expertise.

• Ability to research, analyse and solve problems

• An inquisitive and analytical mind 

• Ability to define problems, evaluate new concepts and identify solutions

• Ability to work in a team environment and form relationships with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Ability to work independently

• Confidence using your own initiative to get work done and to take responsibility for the delivery of high-quality work

• Effective communication skills with the proven ability to explain ideas in a clear, concise manner. This would be both verbally and in writing to a senior /c-suite level

• High levels of motivation, a flexible working style and a desire to develop professionally

Nice to have

• University degree, or equivalent

• Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and PowerBI tools. With ability to create clear, concise, and engaging presentations (additional training will be provided)

• Ability to work where there is no certainty of the outcome, with patient, thoughtful, structured thinking and a principle-led approach

• High levels of organization, proactiveness, and alignment with a hands-on approach style.

• A strategic, data driven mind that can analyse markets, performance data and business issues to draw conclusions.

What is 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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

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Job Skills

Business Appraisals, Business Process Design, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Configuration Management (CM), Crisis Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Analysis

Additional Job Details

12 SMITHFIELD STREET:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeWEALTH MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2025-11-242025-12-08

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

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