Director – Climate Strategy

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are looking for an adaptable, strategic, forward-thinking Director to contribute to advancing our climate strategy. This role is responsible for identifying and building approaches to capture emerging opportunities, developing updates to our senior executives on our climate strategy performance and preparing RBC’s disclosure on its climate strategy.

This role reports to the Sr. Director, Climate Strategy, Governance & Integration is part of RBC’s Climate Strategy & Governance team in the Enterprise Strategy & Transformation function. The team is responsible for shaping RBC’s climate ambition and supporting strategy delivery while ensuring strong cross-enterprise alignment on strategic priorities and actions.

It serves as a central connection point for the enterprise on climate, bringing climate expertise, external insights, connectivity and best practices to groups across RBC. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead work to advance and evolve our climate strategy with a focus on identifying and developing strategic approaches for emerging opportunities with research and quantitative analysis relating to opportunity identification and assessment
• Develop updates on the climate strategy for our Climate Executive Council, Group Executive and the Board of Directors working closely with the Sr. Director
• Build and maintain strong governance and strategic planning routines, including maintaining our climate operating model and climate roadmap
• Identify opportunities to enhance connectivity and deepen integration of climate across the bank, including partnering with functions and business leaders to design and deliver on improvements 
• Develop and own climate strategy performance disclosure content for our Annual Report, Management Proxy and Sustainability Report, including maintaining controls and partnering closely with Finance and Law Group to mitigate disclosure and legal risk

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

 Must have:

• 7+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3+ years of strategy experience either in management consulting or within the strategy function of a global company
• Exceptional problem-solving and synthesis of key insights, including clear storylining and structured communication for executive audiences
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, particularly impact and influence
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working in a large matrix organization and/or with corporate sustainability
• Experience with quantitative data analysis

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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options (4 days in-person per week)
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Managerial Courage, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPRegularSalaried2025-06-032025-06-21

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.