Senior Manager, AI Planning & Advanced Data Analytics/Initiatives

What is the opportunity?

As the Senior Manager, AI Planning & Advanced Data Analytics/Initiatives, you will manage the availability and assignment of required Strategy, Products and Digital Investing (SP&DI) resources to engagements and client relationships to ensure that SP&DI service expectations are managed and met. This role will conduct client review meetings and solicit client feedback to provide recommendations on new / enhanced SP&DI services. You will assure competence and availability of consulting resources to support SP&DI services and capabilities and oversee your team's performance.

What will you do?

• Design the architecture for best-in-class Data & AI/ML financial analytics products, providing a single source for firmwide Data & AI/ML expense (e.g. direct labor, infrastructure, external contracts, allocations in) and benefits.
• Develop innovative solutions to support the transformation of the organization into an AI and data driven culture while also informing the firmwide Data & AI/ML strategy.
• Provide oversight on the firmwide AI/ML use case inventory, including management of on-going development in reporting capabilities and implementation of the AI/ML Business Inventory Standard
• Build a bridge to technology, as well as represent the Business to ensure the maintenance and delivery of firmwide goals through the implementation of technically aided analytic business solutions.
• Fit-for-purpose data availability to provide the right analytical/reporting data to the business based on the specific common ongoing questions being asked. Access, definitions, structure, and tools. In addition, provide analytics and reports to all areas of the Firm to monitor business KPIs, goals, and product origination performance, while uncovering business opportunities to increase share-of-wallet and bottom-line revenue
• Coordinate with other areas of the Firm and external partners for data access, effectiveness, and reliability
• Work with vendors in implementation of solutions and procure best-in-class 3rd party enrichment data
• Build world class analytics organization leveraging existing Firm resources, candidates within the home office geography, as well as other cities / countries with strong business acumen in this field
• Lead working groups, problem solving and brainstorming sessions that prepare analysis to support leadership decision making
• Coach, train and mentor other employees in the field of Data and Analytics, as well as help them achieve their career goals
• Establish strong relationships with key Data & AI/ML related functions firmwide, establishing a deep network and understanding of the firmwide Data & AI/ML landscape

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of experience in business management, product management, consulting, analytics, or a related field
• Able to develop, implement and manage the organization to a specific vision that delivers on the Firm's goals through the lens of Analytics and Data
• 5+ years in leading teams across various skillsets and geographies
• Strategic mindset with deep intellectual curiosity and self-starter mindset
• Exceptionally strong client management and executive-level communication skills
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues with a sense of urgency and adapts to a rapidly changing business and technical environment

Nice-to-have

• Prior financial services industry experience
• Strong demonstration of leadership, mentorship, and managerial oversight
• Successfully led 2 - 4 large scale firmwide initiatives requiring oversight and strategic direction of cross-functional teams
• Designed, built, and implemented Data and Analytics at other Firms
• An interest in Data, AI and Machine Learning; familiarity with AI/ML concepts beneficial

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, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• 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.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $85,000-$150,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

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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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.