Senior Manager, Strategic Engagement and Support, RBC Thought Leadership

Job summary

The Senior Manager will provide comprehensive research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic support to leadership across key platforms like geopolitics, energy, and technology. They will manage strategic calendar planning, develop briefing materials, and foster relationships with government, academic, and industry stakeholders.

Job details

Job Description What is the opportunity? The Senior Manager, Strategic Engagement and Support will contribute to the success of RBC Thought Leadership by providing comprehensive research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic support to leadership advancing key platforms including geopolitics & trade, energy, housing, disruptive technologies, and human capital. This dynamic role combines stakeholder engagement, strategic calendar planning, research excellence and leadership support—ensuring the team has the insights, data, and strategic support needed to inform policy conversation, engage decision makers, and drive meaningful action. You'll work at the intersection of policy, industry, and innovation, serving as a critical support to the team leader. This is an excellent opportunity to shape Canada's economic future while building strong relationships with government, Indigenous communities, academic institutions, industry leaders, and internal RBC teams. What will you do? Provide strategic support to leadership – Prepare comprehensive briefing notes, presentations, talking points, and strategic analyses for speaking engagements; scout and identify meaningful external events, partnerships, and opportunities where Thought Leadership should have a voice and presence Lead stakeholder engagement – Develop and execute external engagement strategies with policy makers, Indigenous leaders, business executives, academic institutions, and industry groups to advance RBC's thought leadership platform and deepen the team’s relationships with key stakeholders. Manage strategic calendar planning – Work with leadership to coordinate and plan strategic engagements, events, roundtables, and partnership initiatives; ensure alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders Support research and strategic analysis – Conduct in-depth research on key priority areas and emerging issues; synthesize complex information; develop strategic briefings that inform leadership and the team's decision-making Support presentation and content development – Collaborate on developing compelling presentations, briefing materials, and thought leadership content that communicate research findings and strategic insights to executive and external audiences Support program strategy and execution – Collaborate with program teams to provide data-driven insights, research foundations, and strategic guidance that inform program strategy, execution, and stakeholder engagement Ensure alignment & awareness – Keep internal RBC teams informed of key research findings, stakeholder developments, and strategic priorities; work across organizational silos to seek alignment on initiatives What do you need to succeed? Must-have: ~6--10 years of experience in strategic program development, partnerships, business strategy, program management, public affairs, government relations, or management consulting in large matrix organizations Exceptional analytical and research skills with ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic recommendations Strong ability to prepare concise and timely research briefings and presentations for an executive audience Excellent communications skills with ability to confidently influence and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders Strong skills building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, academic institutions, and subject matter experts Proven ability to manage multiple strategic engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment Highly adaptable with strong ability to prioritize competing requests; embrace change; and demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism, and positivity Strategic and innovative thinker passionate about tackling Canada's most pressing challenges and driving prosperity undefined Nice-to-have: Undergraduate degree or post-graduate certificate in public policy, economics, communications, public relations, or related field Experience in policy research, think tank environments, or government relations Experience in a large, global leading financial institution or consulting firm Digital and social media savvy with strong grasp of the evolving digital media landscape and marketing trends 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 Leaders who support your development through coaching and meaningful opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging, impactful work on issues shaping Canada's future A culture where we thrive on progressive thinking, reaching our potential, and making a difference to our communities Job Skills Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Results-Oriented, Solutions Development Additional Job Details Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: OFFICE OF THE CEO Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-09-25 Application Deadline: 2026-10-10 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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What you’ll do

The Senior Manager will provide comprehensive research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic support to leadership across key platforms like geopolitics, energy, and technology. They will manage strategic calendar planning, develop briefing materials, and foster relationships with government, academic, and industry stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have 6-10 years of experience in strategic program development, public affairs, or management consulting within large matrix organizations. Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are required to synthesize complex information for executive audiences.

Benefits

• Bonuses • Flexible benefits • Competitive compensation • Coaching • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic program development
• Partnerships
• Business strategy
• Program management
• Public affairs
• Government relations
• Management consulting
• Analytical skills
• Research
• Executive briefing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic analysis
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Project management
• Diplomacy
• Strategic Analysis
• Influencing Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Influencing Without Authority
• Organizational Change Management
• Professionalism
• Positivity
• Strategic Prioritization
• Thought Leadership
• Policy Research
• Planning
• Program Development
• Financial Institution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Management Consulting
• Decision Making
• Public Relations
• Consulting
• Content Development
• Critical Thinking
• Economics
• Geopolitics
• Lobbying
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Human Capital
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Presentations
• Program Management
• Public Policies
• Strategy Execution
• Coaching
• Stakeholder Engagement

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Science & Research
• Thought Leader
• Operations Manager (General)
• Policy and Planning Managers
• General and Operations Managers