Director, AI Business Enablement

About the role

RBC is looking for a Director, AI Business Enablement in Toronto, to partner with senior business stakeholders and identify and develop high-impact AI transformation opportunities. You will own a sub-segment within a Line of Business or Function, driving opportunity identification, solution concept development and program framing in close collaboration with your vertical leadership. The role sits within the newly formed AI Group, which accelerates AI projects toward scaled client outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with VP/SVP-level business leaders, understanding their priorities, pain points and transformation opportunities
• Identify, size and develop AI transformation opportunities, building a pipeline with quantified value hypotheses ready for delivery intake
• Generate AI solution concepts and support validation through rapid proof-of-concept cycles (weeks, not quarters)
• Work with stakeholders to rethink processes and operating models through an AI-enabled lens
• Support business case development, go-to-market strategy and program framing
• Partner with the AI Solutions and Research teams so business context and outcome expectations carry through to delivery
• Contribute to cross-vertical pattern recognition by surfacing reuse opportunities and horizontal themes

Required profile

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in management consulting, technology, AI/ML product development, or a combination
• Track record of delivering AI or technology-driven solutions with material business impact; strategy and advisory experience is valued but must be backed by hands-on delivery
• Ability to engage VP/SVP-level stakeholders with credibility and drive alignment
• Demonstrated experience in process re-engineering or business model redesign, ideally enabled by technology or data
• Experience partnering with technical or engineering teams to turn business requirements into solution design
• Consultative problem-solving approach, able to structure ambiguous problems and drive to action quickly

Required skills

• Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies, LLMs and data platforms, enough to assess feasibility and shape solution concepts
• Banking or financial services experience is welcome but not required

What we offer

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions and stock options where applicable
• Development support through coaching and managing opportunities
• Exposure to senior leadership across RBC and a newly formed, high-impact function