RBCx pursues big, bold ideas and leverages RBC’s extensive experience, networks, and capital to help shape what’s next. Our four pillars – Banking, Capital, Platform, and Ventures – combine to support tech businesses of all sizes and stages, making us the go-to backer of Canadian innovation. Our people are our most valuable assets, which is why we invest deeply in making sure RBCx isn’t just a place to work, but a place to belong. We’re currently looking for ambitious trailblazers and curious minds who want to help grow the next generation of Canadian tech companies. If that’s you, we can’t wait to connect.

What is the opportunity?
As the National Director, Cleantech, you will create and execute on the strategic vision to advance our cleantech banking practice across Canada. You will bring expert knowledge of the cleantech landscape and collaborate with key partners across the bank to launch new programs and enhance our project execution capabilities on a national scale. You will develop relationships with clients and inspire and engage the relationship teams to drive growth and profitability while delivering a differentiated client experience.

What will you do?

• Create and execute new program models that enable revenue streams for various lines of business
• Develop the framework and conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate cleantech investment opportunities while mitigating associated risks to protect the company's interests while maximizing opportunities for growth
• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for clean technology within the banking industry, influencing key stakeholders and driving policy changes to support sustainable initiatives
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with industry leaders, government agencies, research institutions, investors and other stakeholders to advance clean technology solutions and drive impactful change
• Actively participate in the cleantech ecosystem to remain at the forefront of market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments and provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead business development activities and manage a portfolio of strategic client relationships
• Support, mentor and coach regional cleantech champions to understand the market, client approach and deliver on the strategic vision

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in business, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, sustainability or related area
• 5+ years of experience in clean technology and innovation with a strong understanding of the cleantech ecosystem and the unique challenges of scaling a cleantech business
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead change within a team environment

• Effective communication and storytelling skills to interact across all levels of the organization and external sectors with impact and influence
• Business development experience and strong client relationship management skills

Nice to have:

• Financial analysis experience with knowledge of credit products
• Venture tech experience
• Certificate in Carbon Finance

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 all of 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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Building Talent, Business Development, Clean Technology, Client Centricity, Commercial Banking Relationship Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Acumen, Innovation

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGRegularSalaried2024-03-192024-09-27