Chief Investment Strategist
About the job
- At least 10 years in a senior investment management role, preferably in the PH&N IC-related industry segment.
- At least 5 years of strategic and project management experience.
- Extensive knowledge of public and private markets, custody solutions, and investment solutions, with the ability to remain current on related issues.
- A university degree in business, finance, or economics, and CFA charterholder status.
- Strong conceptual thinking skills, including using lateral and unconventional solutions to address specific business problems.
- Strong knowledge of other Wealth Management products and services.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel moderately within the region and across Canada.
- Curate, develop, and monitor the firm’s investment platform across all asset classes, geographies, and investment vehicles.
- Provide leadership in developing the firm’s investment philosophy, portfolio construction, and risk management frameworks through regular communication with Investment Counsellors and their clients.
- Lead the development, execution, training, and communication of strategic asset allocation models and related tactical asset allocation recommendations to Investment Counsellors.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the business and, at times, RBC Wealth Management Canada.
- Provide leadership in developing the strategic direction of the firm’s curated investment platform across all asset classes, geographies, and investment vehicles.
- Chair the RBC PH&N Investment Committee, stewarding the platform through regular monitoring and product due diligence, and ensuring accountability of product managers on the shelf.
- Work with RBC Global Asset Management, Global Manager Research, and the Wealth Management Canada Alternatives team to review proprietary and sub-advised solutions.
- Develop and communicate the firm-led investment philosophy for asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk management to promote consistency and mitigate risk across client portfolios.
- Formulate investment strategy opinions and recommendations in conjunction with internal partners.
- Cultivate strong partnerships and relationships across RBC to promote understanding of the firm’s differentiated investment process and competitive value proposition.
- Work with partners such as Private Banking, Enterprise Strategic Client Group, and RBC Capital Markets to develop holistic investment solutions and improve client experiences.
- Represent PH&N IC at public events and speaking engagements, and serve as a spokesperson on mainstream and social media outlets when appropriate.
- Lead the creation and communication of timely investment-related publications and video recordings for Investment Counsellors and clients.
- Act as the business subject matter expert or representative on strategic cross-enterprise investment initiatives and committees.
- Maintain an active profile with Investment Counsellors through regular office presence, written communication, and presentations.
- Train and develop Investment Counsellors through portfolio construction training sessions approximately three to four times per year.
- Explore portfolio management and risk management technologies that could improve Investment Counsellor efficiency and assets-under-management consolidation in support of growth targets.
- Take ownership of client concerns involving portfolio or trading errors and complaints at first contact, ensuring the Client Problem Resolution escalation process is followed.
- Promote engagement and awareness of team strategy, priorities, and successes across the National Office team and foster a high-performing, client-centric culture.
- Build effective teams by recruiting, supporting team members’ development, coaching, and conducting staff reviews and performance management.
- Prior experience directly with RBC or PH&N IC.
- French language capability.
About the company
What does RBC do? It provides a wide range of financial services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services, and capital markets to clients in Canada, the United States, and 27 other countries. How do its products work? It earns revenue from loans, mortgages, investment products, and advisory services, and uses technology to deliver a seamless client experience across a diversified set of financial services, with an emphasis on digital tools and customer service. How is RBC different from competitors? It combines scale and global reach with a principles-led culture, a strong focus on community impact, and a large, diverse workforce (94,000+ employees) to drive client outcomes and continuous innovation. What is RBC’s goal? To help clients prosper and communities thrive by delivering reliable financial solutions and services while adapting to changing needs and maintaining leadership in the financial sector.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1864
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What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 net income hit C$6.0 billion; capital markets and wealth drove outperformance.
- October 2026 foreign-currency transfers removed RBC fees, improving retention and cross-sell.
- OSFI cut the DSB to 3%; RBC kept 18% ROE and strong capital flexibility.
What critics are saying
- French Supreme Court made RBC Bahamas conviction final on February 4, 2026.
- Moneris sale closes in fiscal Q1 2027; payments economics shift to Francisco Partners.
- Trading-driven earnings support RBC's premium; a capital-markets reversal compresses ROE quickly.
What makes Royal Bank of Canada unique
- Canada's largest bank by market cap; diversified across banking, wealth, insurance, capital markets.
- RBC Direct Investing GoSmart and Avion Travel show proprietary digital distribution at scale.
- Global transaction banking unifies commercial and capital-markets payments across RBC's international footprint.
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