About the Role
RBC Thought Leadership aims to foster an ambitious Canadian approach to AI and disruptive technologies by providing insights and data to help clients and communities understand global forces. The team delivers economic analyses, reports, and conversations with experts to empower informed decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead tech research, policy analysis, and insights by engaging with industry groups, governments, clients, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance and briefing material on AI/technology opportunities, trends, regulation, Canada's competitiveness, risks, and emerging technology.
- Serve as a thought leader on AI policy matters at conferences, seminars, and industry events.
- Source new ideas and guests for the RBC Disruptors podcast.
- Leverage partnerships and in-house events to engage key stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, trends, and regulations to anticipate potential impacts on business operations.
- Work strategically with key internal RBC partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in tech policy development, technology innovation, or related areas.
- In-depth understanding of AI, tech disruption, regulations, and policy issues.
- Strong skills and experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
- Ability to work across multiple internal teams and seek alignment across key priorities.
- Highly adaptable with the ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to embrace change and demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
- Digital and social media savvy, with a strong grasp on evolving digital media trends.
- Ability to confidently provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and educate/influence others on communications best practices.
Skills
- Budgeting
- Business Analytics
- Business Process Design
- Conflict Management
- Effectiveness Measurement
- Group Problem Solving
- Industry Knowledge
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Oral Communications
- Research and Development Operations
Location
- ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
- Toronto
- Canada
Work Type
- Full time
Experience Level
- Minimum 10 years of experience
Education Level
- MBA or master’s degree in public policy, technology or innovation (Nice-to-have)
Benefits
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Flexible work/life balance options
About the Company
- At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.
