Financial Operations & Transformation Specialist

Job Description

What is the opportunity?Are you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship.

You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.

The Strategy & Operations team (which supports the Risk & Compliance Technology (RCT) team within the broader GFT team) is responsible for department oversight of key programs, as well as overall portfolio management and business management related responsibilities.

The Financial Operations & Transformation Specialist combines financial acumen and technical proficiency with a focus on process transformation and optimization. You will support financial management deliverables by overseeing financial processes and reporting for key stakeholders across RCT. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, accrual management, and financial portfolio reporting, while utilizing technical proficiency in emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence and robotic process automation.

You will actively participate in identifying and implementing automation and optimization opportunities that enhance collaboration, transparency, and operational efficiency while reducing manual effort. You will support the development and maintenance of robust internal controls, contribute to fostering financial accountability across RCT, and participate in strategic initiatives aligned with departmental goals and performance targets. Your focus will be on building foundational knowledge and collaborative relationships while supporting Strategy & Operations' evolution as a financially astute, agile partner through process modernization and emerging technologies.

This position offers exceptional growth opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders, investment in your technical and professional development, access to learning programs, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to organizational transformation and innovation.

The Manager, Financial Operations Enablement requires dual expertise and visionary leadership. You will take full accountability for financial management deliverables, overseeing all financial processes and reporting while ensuring alignment with key stakeholders for RCT leadership. This role demands both financial acumen—to lead integrated planning, forecasting, accrual management, supplier management, and financial portfolio reporting—and technical proficiency to drive transformation through emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and robotic process automation.

You will identify and implement automation and optimization opportunities that enhance collaboration, transparency, and operational efficiency while reducing manual effort. As a financial subject matter expert, you will establish robust internal controls, foster financial literacy and accountability, and develop a strategy and roadmap aligned with departmental goals and financial performance targets. Your focus will be on positioning Strategy & Operations as a financially astute, agile partner through strategic technology implementation and process modernization.

This position offers exceptional growth opportunities, including mentorship from…