Director - Strategy & Investments

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBCx Strategy and Investments Team is looking to hire the Director of Capital Investments to lead RBCx’s capital deployment strategy across venture fund commitments and direct equity investing. We are seeking an experienced institutional investor with deep expertise in venture capital and private markets. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in fund investing and direct equity deployment, combined with disciplined portfolio construction and rigorous due diligence capabilities.

What will you do?

Capital Deployment & Portfolio Strategy

• Lead the deployment of capital across venture fund commitments and direct/co‑investment opportunities.


• Design portfolio construction frameworks that optimize risk‑adjusted returns, diversification, and vintage pacing.


• Deliver strategic investment recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees.

Fund‑of‑Funds Investing

• Source, evaluate, and execute commitments to leading and emerging venture capital managers across Canada.


• Conduct comprehensive GP due diligence, including assessment of team, strategy, track record, and governance.


• Build long‑term partnerships with high‑quality managers and position RBCx as a sophisticated, value‑added institutional LP.

Direct Investing

• Lead sourcing, due diligence, and execution of direct equity and co‑investment opportunities alongside top‑tier venture managers.


• Ensure direct investments are strategically aligned with broader portfolio objectives.


• Maintain governance discipline and active portfolio oversight.


• Oversee rigorous due diligence, investment execution, and portfolio monitoring.

Market Development and Thought Leadership

• Serve as a senior ambassador for RBCx across the Canadian and global venture capital ecosystem.


• Build and deepen trusted relationships with GPs, founders, institutional investors, and ecosystem partners nationwide.


• Represent RBCx at premier industry conferences, forums, and private market gatherings to enhance visibility, credibility, and sourcing advantage.


• Strengthen RBCx’s brand as a long‑term, strategic capital partner through consistent market engagement and informed market perspective.

Product Development & Capital Innovation

• Working with internal RBC and RBCx stakeholders, as well as VC partners, on establishing new products and capital strategies that are designed to support Canada’s venture capital ecosystem.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• 7‑10+ years in venture capital, private equity, fund investing or institutional asset management


• Demonstrated experience deploying capital and making investment decisions


• Track record of leading due diligence processes


• Strong financial analysis, valuation and risk assessment capabilities

Nice to have

• Established relationships with top‑tier GP, founders, LPs across North America


• Recognized presence within the venture or private capital ecosystem


• Deep domain knowledge in high‑growth sectors (e.g., fintech, enterprise software)


• MBA, CFA, CPA or other finance qualifications

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable


• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities


• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact


• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team


• Opportunities to do challenging work


• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

• Adaptability


• Building Talent


• Business Development


• Client Centricity


• Communication


• Critical Thinking


• Curious Mindset


• Financial Acumen


• Inspiring


• Practice Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W: TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026‑02‑25

Application Deadline: 2026‑03‑09

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.