Associate, U.S. CFO P&E Group | Initiatives & Modernization

RBC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $85,000 - $145,000

About The Position

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Associate within U.S. CFO Productivity & Efficiency group will support driving multiple US strategic initiatives across the US CFO organization. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Drive and contribute to key strategic initiatives and transformation projects. Drive interactions with various groups across all lines of defense and streamline current processes. Partner across functions, such as Regulatory Reporting, Controllers, Treasury and FP&A, to identify the impact and support the adoption of each initiative. Communicate key messages and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. Lead working group meetings with cross-functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress. Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Provide thought leadership and work independently, while demonstrating strong attention to details. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience specializing in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in a Financial Services company, preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office.
• Prior transformation project or large program experience preferred
• Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.
• Independently run workstreams, self-starter and takes initiative.
• Process-oriented with great documentation skills.
• Detailed oriented, driving data analytics to improve current state of business operations.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and solve complex business needs.
• Capability to manage complex business requirements and to coordinate across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior transformation project or large program experience preferred
• Prior experience preferably with a focus in Finance, Risk, Regulatory Reporting or Data Office
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

Responsibilities

• Drive and contribute to key strategic initiatives and transformation projects.
• Drive interactions with various groups across all lines of defense and streamline current processes.
• Partner across functions, such as Regulatory Reporting, Controllers, Treasury and FP&A, to identify the impact and support the adoption of each initiative.
• Communicate key messages and updates to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Lead working group meetings with cross-functional teams to deliver results, triage issues, and drive progress.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Provide thought leadership and work independently, while demonstrating strong attention to details.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• 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, commissions, and stock where applicable
• 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level