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Nimra Choudhry

Summary

A seasoned Senior Digital Product Owner with significant leadership experience in strategy and product development. Adept at effective communication with stakeholders and senior leaders, utilizing influence to drive informed decision-making. An avid mentor with active participation within the RBC community including Amplify, D&I, and Innovation programs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Digital Product Owner

RBC GAM Innovation lab
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed full product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client needs and business objectives
  • Directed cross-functional teams to execute the successful launch of AVE, unveiling a distinctive first-of-its-kind experience for ~30,000 InvestEase clients.
  • Anticipated and addressed client expectations, designing optimal experiences with a proactive focus on accessibility.
  • Orchestrated a successful pilot program, integrating user interviews, A/B testing methodologies, and gathering feedback to refine the product for optimal user experience.
  • Spearheaded the creation of high-quality, functional prototypes, effectively advancing the vision to cross-functional teams, including leadership, business partners, and development team.
  • Pioneered the development of AVE for mobile and Mac browsers, substantially increasing the product's visibility among a wider client base
  • Defined OKRs to measure product success, aligning with overall business goals, and created visualizations for diverse stakeholders.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by designing and implementing user-friendly digital products.

Senior Digital Product Owner

Direct Investing & InvestEase
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Initiated discussions with leadership by proposing the incorporation of reward points for investment accounts, sparking interest and highlighting commitment to innovative solutions.
  • Strategically influenced the implementation of Verified.Me, shaping foundational concepts and design strategies.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by automating manual approval processes through bulk approvals, leading to 50% reduction in account approval time.
  • Developed and executed a training program for advisors, emphasizing the use of the new bulk approval capability to enhance efficiency through proficient adoption.
  • Strategically realigned the product roadmap to meet Client Focused Reforms. Facilitated stakeholder and development team collaboration for timely compliance, mitigating potential fines.
  • Streamlined integration of the Group Sponsor Portal with InvestEase, empowering sponsors to manage group plans and reducing the development team's workload.
  • Actively sought and incorporated client feedback into iterative product enhancements and strategic decisions for increased client engagement and retention

Senior Manager

Strategy & Client Experience
12.2014 - 04.2021
  • Executed across a full range of activities in the strategy development process – problem definition, framework development, hypothesis generation, data gathering, robust analysis, synthesis of findings, development of clear recommendations and presentations, development of business case, and assisting with the execution of key strategic initiatives
  • Provided support and analysis to senior management to identify potential opportunities, including conducting research on the financial industry, competitive analysis, market sizing, and opportunities
  • Managed multiple cross-platform initiatives, including defining project requirements, identifying stakeholders, facilitating implementation, and providing updates to executives.

Associate

National Accounts & ETFs
05.2013 - 12.2014

Senior Fund Accountant

NAV Production
12.2010 - 05.2013

Education

Project Management Professional Certification -

Project Management Institute
03.2018

Chartered Professional Accountant Certificate -

CPA Ontario
10.2015

Canadian Securities Course Level 1 & 2 -

Canadian Securities Institute
09.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance -

Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University
04.2010

Skills

  • Digital Product Management
  • Client Experience
  • API Integration
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Enterprise Facilitation
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • User Experience Design
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Extracurricular Pursuits

  • Amplify Mentor & Interview Panelist (2023)
  • Panelist for T&O Diversity & Inclusion Panel (July & Oct 2023)
  • Strategy Chapter Lead - P&CB Digital (06/2022)
  • Digital Business Strategy: Harnessing Our Digital Future – MIT (09/2021)
  • RBC Career Launch Mentor (05/2021)
  • RBC Intrapreneur of the Month (07/2018)
  • Innovation Challenge Lead - RBC WM Products & Strategy (06/2018)
  • Intrapreneur, RBCx Innovation Program (now known as RBC Expand) 09/2017
  • Globe Trotter: Explored 18 countries, embracing diverse cultures and gaining a global perspective.
  • Adventurer : Conquered fear of height and water through skydiving, cliff diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, rappelling, zip lining, and parasailing
  • Event Hosting : Hosted themed parties or events, demonstrating organizational and creativity skills.
  • Photography : Regularly contribute to online platforms with aesthetically pleasing food & product photography.
  • Dance Choreography: Choreographed dynamic dance routines for family and community events, emphasizing creativity and leadership

Timeline

Senior Digital Product Owner

RBC GAM Innovation lab
11.2022 - Current

Senior Digital Product Owner

Direct Investing & InvestEase
04.2021 - 11.2022

Senior Manager

Strategy & Client Experience
12.2014 - 04.2021

Associate

National Accounts & ETFs
05.2013 - 12.2014

Senior Fund Accountant

NAV Production
12.2010 - 05.2013

Project Management Professional Certification -

Project Management Institute

Chartered Professional Accountant Certificate -

CPA Ontario

Canadian Securities Course Level 1 & 2 -

Canadian Securities Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance -

Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University

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