Regional Manager, Governance

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a strategic member of a national senior management team, you will providing specialized support and operational guidance within a reputable and growing high performance investment counselling firm. Performing within the RBC Phillips Hager & North Investment Counsel division, you will be working with your region’s accomplished Investment Counsellors and their support teams to confirm they adhere to the highest standards of portfolio management governance, thus ensuring they and the firm deliver an exceptional client experience.

You will be working closely with Managing Directors, Investment Counsellors and Associate Portfolio Managers to provide leadership and guidance for activities and processes related to managing client investment portfolios, including client discovery, Investment Policy Statements, suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts, performance attribution and reporting.

What will you do?

• Pro-actively participate in regional/national projects to continuously improve portfolio management
• Prepare pre-approval review of all Investment Policy Statements
• Act as a key resource regarding complex files – with an excellent understanding of portfolio theory, the tax and regulatory environment and related wealth management considerations
• Manage client investment portfolios, including client discovery, suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts and performance
• Understand High Net Worth (HNW) client expectations
• Maintain mandatory governance reporting; be audit-oriented
• Facilitate quick identification and mitigation of business risks.
• Identify unique/individual training needs and deliver training programs

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have

• University Degree (preferable in Business and/or Economics)
• Bilingual (French & English) - written and oral fluency
• Minimum 10-years investment industry experience
• Outgoing personality and ability to confidently communicate compliance and portfolio management issues, build trust and credibility
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment/corporate governance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to understand business risks, exhibit sound judgment and decision-making
• Some travel required

Nice-To-Have

• Experience with Canadian Wealth Management (CWM) operating systems would be an asset
• CFA Charter holder; CIM

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.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Ability to make a difference with a lasting impact, doing challenging work
• Supported career development
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, and excellent compensation structure

Job Skills

Auditing, Audits Compliance, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Ethical Business, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management

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:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-03

Application Deadline:

2025-10-17

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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