RBC

RBC

Compensation Consultant

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada · Full-time

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About the role

  • Job Description What is the opportunity?
  • Nice-to-have: Financial background experience would be a strong asset.

Responsibilities

  • Proven ability to influence and partner effectively across functions (HR, Finance, Business Leadership) to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and deliver results.
  • As a Compensation Advisory Consultant supporting Personal Banking or Wealth Management, you'll serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert, shaping how RBC attracts, engages, and retains top talent.
  • Working closely with leaders and key stakeholders, you'll translate complex compensation decisions into clear, actionable strategies that drive organizational performance and demonstrate measurable business impact.
  • This is a role where your analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence directly shape how we compete for and retain talent-and ultimately drive business results.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into competitive compensation programs that drive organizational performance and support talent acquisition and retention.
  • Optimize program delivery by identifying automation opportunities and process improvements that enhance stakeholder experience and enable focus on strategic initiatives.
  • RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
  • 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 jobs.rbc.com.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
  • Proven strategic thinking and business acumen: Experience leading or contributing to compensation strategy initiatives
  • Strong market and competitive intelligence: Experience with compensation market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive positioning assessments
  • familiarity with market data sources and consulting resources.
  • Advanced technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data analysis, modeling, scenario building, complex formulas) and PowerPoint (creating executive-level presentations)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate compensation strategy to senior audiences: Proven capability in translating complex financial and compensation concepts into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.
  • Current knowledge of compensation trends, best practices, and emerging issues in financial services and broader industry (demonstrated through professional development, relevant certifications, or industry involvement).
  • Understanding of financial principles and business metrics: Ability to analyze compensation costs, ROI, and human capital implications of decisions.
  • Experience with compensation market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive positioning assessments
  • Ability to analyze compensation costs, ROI, and human capital implications of decisions.

Nice to have

  • Financial background experience would be a strong asset.
  • Professional compensation certifications (e.g., World at Work CCP, CECP).
  • Experience with compensation technology platforms or HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Payfactors).
  • Experience supporting organizational change initiatives.
  • Track record of presenting to or influencing business leaders.
  • What's in it for you?
  • We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Compensation

  • Proven capability in translating complex financial and compensation concepts into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.
  • Demonstrated expertise in incentive plan design (short-term, long-term, or commission structures), including program governance, implementation, and performance evaluation.
  • Current knowledge of compensation trends, best practices, and emerging issues in financial services and broader industry (demonstrated through professional development, relevant certifications, or industry involvement).
  • Manage the design and optimization of compensation solutions across salary, incentive, direct drive, and commissioned programs to support business objectives.

Benefits

  • You'll design innovative compensation strategies and solutions-from salary architecture to equity programs-that align with RBC's business priorities while maintaining our competitive edge in the talent market.
  • Transform compensation data into strategic insights-conducting rigorous market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and equity assessments to inform recommendations that position RBC as a competitive employer.

Company info

  • You'll be expected to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and recommend solutions that balance organizational needs with market realities.

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