Rbc

Director,TechandInnovationPolicyLead

Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Troy, New York, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Director, Tech and Innovation Policy Lead at Rbc. Skills: Tech Policy Development, Technology Innovation, AI Policy, Thought Leadership. Lead tech research, policy analysis and insights by engaging, industry groups, governments, clients and other key stakeholders. Provide strategic guidance and briefing material on AI/technology-related opportunities, trends, regulation, Canada’s competitiveness, risks, emerging technology etc.”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Group Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 10 years of experience in tech policy development, technology innovation, or related areas, In depth understanding of AI, tech disruption, regulations, policy issues, skills and experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, Ability to work across multiple internal teams and seek alignment across key priorities, Highly adaptable with the ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment, Able to embrace change and to demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism and a positive attitude, Digital and social media savvy, with a grasp on the evolving digital media trends, Ability to confidently provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and possess the ability to educate and influence others on communications best practices

Nice to Have

MBA or master’s degree in public policy, technology or innovation, Consulting experience, Ability to meet consistently high standards of quality while handling a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously

What You'll Do.

policy analysis and insights by engaging

clients and other key stakeholders

Provide strategic guidance and briefing material on AI/technology-related opportunities

Canada’s competitiveness

emerging technology etc.

Serve as a thought leader on AI policy matters at conferences

Source new ideas and guests for the RBC Disruptors podcast.

Leverage partnerships and in-house events to engage key stakeholders.

Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies

and regulations to anticipate potential impacts on business operations

Work strategically with key internal RBC partners and collaborate with cross functional teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work across multiple internal teams and seek alignment across key priorities; Work strategically with key internal RBC partners and collaborate with cross functional teams; collaboration; collaboration

Communication Scope

Ability to confidently provide strategic guidance to senior leaders; ability to educate and influence others on communications best practices; Oral Communications

Full Job Description

**_Job Description_** **What is the opportunity?** RBC Thought Leadership aims to catalyze a more ambitious Canadian approach to AI and disruptive technologies by harnessing ideas, insights and data to help RBC clients and communities understand the forces shaping the world around us. Our team of researchers and strategists deliver economic analyses, comprehensive reports and conversations with world-leading thinkers that inspire and empower informed decisions in a fast-moving and evolving world. We aim to inform, engage and inspire action via the following channels: * In-depth research reports on innovation and technology, geopolitical shifts, energy and climate change, human capital and other key topics * Timely analysis and forecasts of the economy and financial markets * Daily and monthly newsletters on climate change, housing trends geopolitical shifts * An ongoing series of conversations via roundtables, breakfasts and other forum events with leading thinkers about reimagining Canada’s economy * An award-winning tech and innovation Podcast that has surpassed 2 million downloads and consistently charts in the top 10 for business and tech **What will you do?** * Lead tech research, policy analysis and insights by engaging, industry groups, governments, clients and other key stakeholders * Provide strategic guidance and briefing material on AI/technology-related opportunities, trends, regulation, Canada’s competitiveness, risks, emerging technology etc. * Serve as a thought leader on AI policy matters at conferences, seminars, and industry events. * Source new ideas and guests for the RBC Disruptors podcast. * Leverage partnerships and in-house events to engage key stakeholders. * Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, trends, and regulations to anticipate potential impacts on business operations * Work strategically with key internal RBC partners and collaborate with cross functional teams **What do you need to succeed?** **Must-have** * Minimum 10 years of e

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