Director - Executive Recruiting

Join a growing executive recruitment organization as Director of Executive Search, a pivotal leadership role driving executive level hiring opportunities across Royal Bank of Canada. You will be accountable for leading enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy while spearheading executive search assignments that shape RBC's executive pipeline. This role bridges internal stakeholder alignment with external market expertise, positioning you as a trusted strategic advisor to senior business leaders and HR partners.

You'll combine deep executive search consulting capabilities with multi-geography partnership management to attract and secure specialized talent that fuels RBC's competitive advantage.

• Lead executive search initiatives across platforms, functions, and businesses, personally driving executive level assignments from strategy through successful placement
• Manage and optimize external search partnerships across multiple geographies, ensuring consistent quality, alignment with RBC standards, and successful delivery of executive placements
• Counsel executive leadership as a trusted advisor, leading open search, offering market insights, stakeholder management guidance, and strategic recommendations grounded in RBC's business priorities
• Direct the executive recruitment function with vision and presence, ensuring efficient, effective recruitment strategies across functions & business units
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for executive and critical talent roles through both consultant-led and platform-based approaches
• Build strategic relationships with external networks
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align executive search strategies with workforce planning and organizational needs
• Manage recruitment performance & establish KPIs; provide accurate, timely reporting with strategic market analysis to management and hiring stakeholders
• Serve as a vocal, present force in client meetings, confidently articulating market perspectives, candidate insights, and strategic recommendations

• 10+ years of talent acquisition experience, with 5+ years leading executive search assignments
• Proven track record executing executive searches across multiple platforms, functions, and business units, both as a recruitment professional and advisor
• Deep expertise managing external search partners across different geographies, ensuring vendor performance, quality standards, and seamless international coordination
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated knowledge of Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology/IT industries
• Deep expertise in stakeholder management, comfort navigating complex internal/external dynamics while championing RBC's interests
• Strategic advisory experience offering counsel, market insights, and guidance to C-suite and senior leaders
• Executive presence as a trusted advisor; ability to command respect and drive execution in senior client meetings
• People leadership expertise building and scaling high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive business results, and build relationships with executives and business leaders

• Make an immediate impact leading transformational executive search engagements for Canada's preeminent financial institution
• Grow with a dynamic organization focused on building capability and implementing innovative recruitment solutions
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, commissions, and flexible benefits
• Leaders who invest in your development through coaching and meaningful growth opportunities
• Work in a high-performing, collaborative environment where progressive thinking and trusted partnerships drive success
• World-class training in financial services and executive search methodologies
• Opportunities to do challenging work that shapes leadership across RBC

Creativity, Effectiveness Measurement, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Interview Techniques, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM), Recruiting, Strategic Thinking

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