Manager, Program & Events

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Manager, Program & Events plays a vital role within the Advisor Channel Sales (ACS) Events team, driving the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of high-impact events and programs across RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) channels. You will be responsible for leading complex event initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and working directly with key stakeholders to deliver engaging in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.  

This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Program & Events and works collaboratively with a team consisting of Managers, Program & Events, an Associate, Program & Events and an Analyst, Sales Enablement.

IMPORTANT - a cover letter is required with your resume

What will you do?

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and reconciliation of internal and external events, dealer-sponsored conferences, and virtual webinars, ensuring compliance with all Sales Practices & Processes. Planning and execution includes but is not limited to: sourcing, contracting, budgeting, marketing, stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, registration, and on-site delivery.  

• Build and manage critical paths and workback schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to ensure timely delivery.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the ACS Leadership Team, internal stakeholders, and external clients, representing the team with professionalism and strategic insight.

• Manage event budgets, including development, ongoing monitoring, recommendations for cost optimization, and post-event reconciliation.

• Lead vendor relationship management, fostering collaborative partnerships while ensuring effective execution of deliverables.  

• Leverage internal resources and tools (AI) to identify operational efficiencies and enhance event delivery.

• Provide on-site leadership for event execution, managing logistics and resolving issues proactively.  

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate meeting planning / event management disciplines including project management, preferably in the financial industry.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM (Salesforce), virtual conferencing platforms (Webex), and event management platforms (Stova).

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple stakeholder relationships and complex projects simultaneously.

• Experience working with audio-visual providers on in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.

• Strong time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours and the ability to travel internationally, as needed (<30%).

• The successful candidate leads with professionalism, takes strong ownership, and builds collaborative partnerships.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual, English & French.

• Knowledge of the wealth management business and National Instrument 81-105.

• Interested in pursuing event planning designations (CMP, CMM, DES, CED).

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, 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

We thank all interested candidates; however, we will only contact those being considered for an interview.

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W: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:

2026-07-08

Application Deadline:

2026-07-23

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:

$67,000.00 - $110,000.00

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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