Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will join the Regional Business Manager (RBM) Team, supporting the Regional Centre Heads (RCH) in developing strategic and tactical initiatives to shape the future of RBC Brewin Dolphin (RBC BD). This role is key to the successful delivery of the Managing Director's strategic framework, requiring collaboration with senior stakeholders and branch Heads of Office (HOO).
You’ll support in translating firm-wide strategic priorities into actionable plans, while overseeing business performance, managing risk, and fostering collaboration across all regional offices. You'll act as a critical bridge between senior leadership and branch teams, championing operational efficiency, consistency, and best practice sharing. Your responsibilities will span project implementation, stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams, and supporting growth initiatives—ensuring our offices operate at maximum effectiveness while maintaining alignment with RBC Wealth Management Europe's strategic objectives.
The role is varied, with no two days being the same and there is a strong requirement for the successful candidate to be keen to embrace a challenge, with the flexibility to get involved in several different projects, across different business areas concurrently. You will be a self-starter who can work independently, at times without direct supervision, but is comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.
This is a permanent, full-time role requiring 4 days in the office. The role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance to any RBC BD office in the North. There will be some elements of travel required to other offices within the patch, so a willingness to travel to collaborate with stakeholders is important.
The role is attributed to 6 key areas of responsibility:
Strategic Execution Support
Support the Regional Centre Head in translating firm objectives into actionable plans across all regional offices. This includes implementing Branch Business Plans, developing business development strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and monitoring progress to drive accountability.
Business Management & Oversight
Proactively identify and manage emerging trends, key risk indicators, and performance metrics across regional offices. Remove operational obstacles, improve efficiency through adherence to policy and procedure, and serve as an escalation point to reduce risk and enhance staff and client satisfaction.
Regional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a critical link between senior leadership and the branch network, championing collaboration and consistency. Establish regional forums, build cross-departmental relationships, facilitate knowledge sharing, and bring together multiple stakeholders to support priority initiatives.
New Initiative Planning & Implementation
Plan, monitor, and support new projects and business propositions in conjunction with the Regional Centre Head. Provide problem-solving support to project teams, assist with regulatory developments, and support distribution and advice-led proposition strategy and change programmes.
Growth & Development
Create effective solutions to support capacity for growth and facilitate best practice across the branch network. Collaborate with leadership to support growth and retention strategies, and support key marketing initiatives to optimise business development outcomes.
Committee & Forum Participation
Attend and actively participate in assigned committees and forums as required.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
* Experience in a business role with comparable responsibilities, preferably in wealth management.
* Robust knowledge of wealth management (e.g., financial planning, investment management) and regulatory landscapes.
* Demonstrable background in managing business projects and initiatives in a structured manner.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with people at all levels of the organisation
* Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Self-starter: Works independently without direct supervision; comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
* Forward-thinking: Able to foresee what is needed; anticipates needs and acts proactively without waiting for direction
* Initiative-driven: Takes ownership of tasks from concept to completion with a proactive problem-solving mindset; completes work without need for supervision
* Resilient under pressure: Works effectively in a fast-paced environment; flexible and responsive to changing priorities
* People person: Natural communicator and relationship builder; develops and maintains effective working relationships across all levels
* Data and Excel proficient: Strong numerical and analytical abilities; skilled at translating complex information into clear insights
* Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail; takes pride in high-quality output
* Problem-solver: Demonstrates initiative and suggests solutions; brings a structured approach to challenges
* Team player: a true team player who is keen to help
Nice-to-have
* Relevant professional qualifications.
What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
* Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
* Opportunities to work with the best in the field
* Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
* Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
* A world-class training program in financial services.
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Job Skills
Business Appraisals, Business Process Design, Business Process Improvements, Business Process Modeling, Configuration Management (CM), Crisis Management, Effectiveness Measurement, Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Workflow Analysis
Additional Job Details
Address:
1 THE AVENUE SPINNINGFIELDS SQUARE:MANCHESTER
City:
Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-05-12
Application Deadline:
2026-06-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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