Vice President & Head of Community Impact, RBC Capital Markets Canada

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Managing Director & Global Head, Community Impact, the Vice President and Head of Community Impact, RBC Capital Markets Canada will manage RBC Capital Markets' citizenship agenda and community investment activities across Canada. This role sits at the intersection of financial services, social purpose, and stakeholder engagement - bringing together the firm's philanthropic ambitions and priorities, and employee engagement programs into a coherent, strategic, high-impact citizenship platform.

The Vice President will serve as the primary steward of RBC Capital Markets' social impact strategy in Canada, managing the firm's participation in the RBC Foundation Canada and leading the design and execution of Capital Markets-specific citizenship programs. They will partner closely with the Client & Marketing Strategy group, Corporate Communications, and counterparts across RBC Wealth Management and Personal Banking, and Commercial Banking, as well as the Community Impact team at the Enterprise level.

Operating within the context of Canada's most prominent financial institutions, this role requires an individual who can navigate the complexity of a large, matrixed organization while building genuine, lasting relationships with nonprofit partners, community leaders, and internal executives. The Vice President will bring a strong command of the Canadian philanthropic and regulatory landscape, including the laws governing charitable organizations and Canada Revenue Agency requirements for registered charities.

This is a unique opportunity to further shape how RBC Capital Markets shows up as a corporate citizen in Canada - driving meaningful social impact, amplifying our brand reputation, and advancing our purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper.

What will you do?

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Support in the development and execution of the Canadian citizenship and impact strategy for RBC Capital Markets, ensuring alignment with RBC's enterprise-wide Purpose Framework, global Citizenship priorities, and the firm's Canadian business objectives.

• Translate complex, long-term strategic goals into actionable annual plans, clear milestones, and measurable outcomes, presenting progress regularly to Canadian senior leadership and the Donations Committee.

• Manage the annual strategic review of Canada's citizenship and philanthropy portfolio, identifying opportunities to deepen impact, streamline programming, and respond to emerging community and stakeholder needs.

• Represent RBC Capital Markets Canada in cross-functional strategic forums, including joint working groups with RBC Enterprise, RBC Wealth Management, and Personal and Commercial Banking, to ensure cohesion across the firm's Canadian community investment activities.

• Stay abreast of trends in corporate citizenship, social finance, and impact measurement in the Canadian context, translating insights into strategy recommendations for senior leadership.

RBC Foundation Canada & Community Investment

• Oversee RBC Capital Markets' participation in the RBC Foundation Canada, a joint Foundation entity operated in collaboration with RBC Enterprise and other RBC businesses, including Wealth Management, Personal Banking and Commercial Banking.

• Manage and optimize Capital Markets' philanthropic budget in Canada, ensuring all community investments align to strategic priorities, RBC internal policies, and Canadian law governing registered charities and non-profit organizations.

• Build and activate a portfolio of national and local charitable partnerships in key markets where RBCCM operates - including Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, and Halifax - aligned to the RBC Foundation's thematic priorities such as economic opportunity, mental health, climate resilience, and Indigenous prosperity.

• Support the operations of the CM Canada Donations Committee, acting as steward and ensuring the Committee's mandate, governance processes, and communications to executive members remain succinct, rigorous, and strategically aligned.

• Lead the identification and due diligence of new charitable partnerships, managing the full lifecycle from discovery, onboarding, and grant administration through to impact reporting and renewal decisions.

• Manage disaster relief, crisis response, and emergency funding initiatives in partnership with RBC Enterprise and relevant RBC business units, ensuring timely and appropriate support to Canadian communities in need.

Corporate Citizenship & Employee Engagement

• Closely partner with the Brand Marketing team to strategically support the charitable partnerships across our key brand community sponsorships and initiatives including RBC RBC Charity Day and RBC Race for the Kids, and support in the activation of these programs.

• Project manage, execute, and promote the RBC Purpose Framework and corporate citizenship programs in Canada, including employee volunteering, board matching, the RBC Celebration of Impact, and employee fundraising campaigns.

• Design and deliver employee citizenship engagement initiatives that foster a culture of giving, volunteerism, and social purpose across CM's Canadian workforce, working in close coordination with Human Resources and Internal Communications.

• Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, and agency partners to develop compelling external marketing and communications campaigns that build brand awareness of flagship charity partnerships, corporate citizenship initiatives, and RBC Capital Markets' philanthropic impact in the community.

• Work with Corporate Communications on internal communications and reporting on citizenship activities, translating program outcomes into narratives that resonate with employees, leadership, and clients.

Community Impact & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor on topics relevant to corporate citizenship, community investment, and social impact within the Canadian capital markets context.

• Work in close partnership with the Community Impact team to ensure CM's Canadian citizenship activities are accurately and compellingly reflected in RBC's Enterprise reports.

• Engage proactively with key external stakeholders - including nonprofit leaders, industry associations, government bodies, Indigenous communities, and advocacy organizations - to build trust, inform strategy, and amplify shared impact.

Measurement, Reporting & Governance

• Establish and maintain a rigorous performance measurement framework for all citizenship and community investment activities in Canada, tracking outputs, outcomes, and long-term impact against defined strategic goals.

• Measure and regularly report on the performance of the philanthropic strategy and activities against global and regional goals, synthesizing data into clear, executive-ready reporting for senior leadership, the CM Donations Committee, and RBC Enterprise.

• Ensure all philanthropic and citizenship activities adhere to applicable governance standards, including CRA compliance, RBC Foundation Canada governance requirements, and internal controls and audit processes.

• Collaborate with CM Citizenship counterparts in the U.S., the UK, and APAC to deliver and support the global Citizenship strategy, contributing to cross-regional learning and best practice sharing.

• Maintain accurate records, program documentation, and budget tracking in alignment with RBC's internal systems and reporting cadences.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Enterprise, Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate citizenship, philanthropy and social impact within a large, multinational corporate organization or a national non-profit organization.

• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing philanthropic or corporate citizenship strategies at scale, with measurable community impact.

• Proven experience managing significant philanthropic or program budgets, with a strong understanding of financial stewardship, budget oversight, and CRA compliance requirements for Canadian registered charities and non-profits.

• Deep knowledge of the Canadian charitable and non-profit sector, including regulatory frameworks, philanthropic trends, and community investment best practices.

• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex information into succinct, compelling narratives and frameworks for senior executives and diverse stakeholder audiences.

• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a team in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to build trust and navigate effectively across a large, matrixed organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive presentations, external communications campaigns, and stakeholder reports.

• High proficiency in all MS Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects in a dynamic, high-pressure corporate environment while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) with a focus on Social Impact, Sustainability, Business, or Communications.

• Direct experience working within or alongside a large Canadian financial institution or professional services firm.

• Experience leading Indigenous community engagement initiatives and/or familiarity with Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action as they relate to corporate citizenship.

• Prior experience developing and executing integrated external communications and brand campaigns in partnership with marketing and agency teams.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset, given the national scope and engagement in Quebec markets.

How will success be measured?

The Vice President and Head of Community Impact, Canada will be measured across four interconnected dimensions that reflect both the strategic and operational requirements of the role:

Community Investment & Philanthropic Impact

• Total value of community investments deployed in Canada annually, including grants, charitable contributions, and matched employee donations managed through the RBC Foundation Canada and CM's charitable budget.

• Breadth and quality of nonprofit partnerships activated nationally and in key local markets, measured by the number of active, strategic partnerships; partner satisfaction scores; and renewal rates.

• Number of individuals and communities reached through CM-funded programs, tracked through partner impact reporting and aligned to RBC Foundation Canada's impact metrics.

Strategic Alignment & Execution

• Quality and timeliness of the annual citizenship and community investment strategy, assessed through approval at the Donations Committee and alignment to enterprise-wide Citizenship priorities.

• On-time, on-budget delivery of all flagship programs and initiatives, including, Charity Day, employee volunteering campaigns, and board matching programs.

• Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration, assessed through feedback from key internal partners across Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, HR, Legal, and RBC Enterprise counterparts.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Volume and quality of employee participation in citizenship programs, including volunteer hours, fundraising participation rates, and board matching uptake across CM's Canadian workforce.

• Employee sentiment scores related to purpose and social impact, captured through RBC's internal engagement surveys and pulse checks.

• Quality and reach of internal citizenship communications, measured by readership, engagement metrics, and feedback from business line leaders.

External Reputation

• External recognition and brand perception related to CM's citizenship activities, including media coverage, award nominations, and partner testimonials.

• Effectiveness of stakeholder engagement, assessed through the depth and breadth of relationships held with key community, nonprofit, government, and Indigenous stakeholders in Canada.

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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities 

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunity to lead a high-visibility, purpose-driven mandate with direct access to senior leadership and a broad network of community and industry partners

• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, News Media, Public Relations (PR), Team Management, Vendor 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:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-17

Application Deadline:

2026-09-01

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

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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