Manager, Investment Policy

What is the opportunity?

RBC is seeking an experienced Manager of Investment Policy to lead and oversee our Global Asset Management (GAM) solutions investment policy function. This strategic leadership role combines deep analytical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain and enhance fund performance, and drive operational excellence across our institutional investment offerings. The successful candidate will lead a team of skilled professionals while managing complex initiatives across North American and global operations.

What will you do?

• Lead and mentor a North American-based team of investment policy professionals supporting institutional clients in Canada and the US
• Foster a high-performing culture that emphasizes quality delivery, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Manage team resources and capacity planning to optimize productivity and service delivery
• Ensure daily trading alert reviews are conducted with appropriate governance and escalation protocols
• Oversee development, maintenance, and enhancement of Investment Policy Statements for GAM fund, pool, and model solutions

• Act as backup to the global BlueBay Investment Policy desk during peak periods, ensuring business continuity
• Oversee coordination of periodic investment mandate reviews, including breach analysis and stakeholder governance
• Oversee peer group database management using Morningstar, Mercer, and consultant data
• Guide analysis of peer group characteristics, alpha targets, and value-added objectives to inform investment strategy

• Lead audit delivery processes across the team; identify and implement improvements to enhance procedures and remove ambiguities
• Expand and oversee risk control metrics and monitoring frameworks for GAM fund development
• Best Execution and Trade Cost Analysis
• Drive automation of day-to-day processes and GAM solution analysis tools to enhance team efficiency and reduce manual work

• Lead migration initiatives and transformation efforts across the global target operating model
• Lead project deliverables across the North American Institutional team, ensuring timely completion while optimizing resource allocation
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance touchpoints and operational procedures
• Represent RBC GAM to prospects and clients as part of due diligence and relationship management activities

• Serve as escalation point for complex client and stakeholder issues
• Prepare presentations on investment policy matters to senior management and external stakeholders

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of experience in investment policy, fund management, regulatory compliance in financial services
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with expertise in investment management platforms and peer group analysis
• Ability to work on concurrent projects and to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for both internal and client-facing interactions
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in institutional asset management

Nice-to-have

• 3+ years of team leadership or management experience
• CFA charter or equivalent professional designation
• Familiarity with Charles River or similar institutional investment platforms
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Experience with trade cost analysis (TCA) and best execution frameworks
• Background in equity or fixed income trading and market microstructure

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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $70,000-$130,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.