Associate Director

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a Process Re-Engineering Specialist to join our CFO Data & Automation team. This role is critical in driving the transformation of Finance processes by identifying, redesigning, and automating workflows. You will leverage and promote the use of RPA, low-code/no-code platforms, and other automation and efficiency tools to reduce manual work, streamline reporting, and improve controls. 

This is a senior-level position requiring both strategic problem-solving and hands-on solution delivery. You will collaborate with Finance teams across the organization, helping them reimagine processes, deliver sustainable automation, and unlock capacity for higher-value work.

What you will do?

• Partner with Finance stakeholders to assess, analyze, and redesign processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and automation opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end automation delivery using RPA and other tools, from requirements gathering to solution implementation and adoption.
• Build frameworks and methodologies for process improvement, standardization, and automation pipeline management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance leaders on automation and efficiency opportunities, balancing technical feasibility with business impact.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by promoting self-service automation and upskilling Finance staff on low-code/no-code tools.
• Ensure automated processes are well-documented, controlled and compliant with audit and SOX standards
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team's overall technical and strategic capabilities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CPA, CFA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) is an asset
• 5+ years of experience in Finance process transformation, automation, or related fields
• Proven track record of delivering automation solutions (RPA, Power Automate, Alteryx, or similar tools)
• Proficiency in Excel VBA
• Strong knowledge of Finance processes (e.g., month-end closing, Pega attestation, Peoplesoft/Adjustment Capture entries, financial and regulatory disclosures)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to simplify complexity and design scalable solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Python, specifically Pandas, Sqlalchemy, Numpy and Selenium packages
• Proficiency in Blue Prism
• Experience in RBC IT systems and service platforms (e.g. Peoplesoft, Pega, EPM, Confluence, ServiceNow, Access Manager)
• Knowledge of RBC products and businesses

Job Skills

Automation, Blue Prism (Software), Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Microsoft Excel VBA Programming, Organizational Change Management, Pandas Python Library, Professional Presentation, Python (Programming Language), Results-Oriented, Robotic Process Automation, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2025-09-232025-11-03

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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