Job Description

Job SummaryWhat is the opportunity?Conferences and events are the predominant marketing tool used in developing client relationships, enhancing client knowledge, and promoting RBCCM capabilities; this position contributes to the consistent advancement of these functions, ultimately resulting in continued financial success for the organization.This position works directly with the businesses and in concert with the rest of the Client & Marketing Strategy Team in advancing their strategy, and that of RBCCM as a whole. Your role will be to design and develop conference and event strategies for RBCCM component businesses.What will you do?

• Develop and manage overall program budgets and resourcing for conferences and events
• Negotiate contracts with venues and other suppliers
• Manage the professional development of direct reports
• Oversee development and delivery of complex conferences and events
• Develop conference & event marketing analytics, and provide strategic recommendations to business
• Proactively introduce tools and processes to push the conference planning team forward.
• Participates and provides leadership to organizational initiatives and priorities outside of own business area
• Some travel will be required

What you need to succeed?

• 8-10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in planning conferences and events in an investment banking or financial services environment, with specific experience in strategic development
• Event Management Certificate and/or CMP Certification an asset
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work with senior leadership, external clients and suppliers, and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong team orientation, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, changing elements and challenging personalities
• Superior skill in Microsoft Office, and other industry technology

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Event Management, Event Planning, Group Problem SolvingAdditional Job DetailsAddress: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-08-08Application Deadline: 2024-08-23Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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