Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Industry and Regulatory Engagement team serves as the segment conduit for internal and external matters related to the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), government, regulatory, and industry bodies.

The Director, Industry and Regulatory Engagement will be responsible for identifying, developing, and coordinating information related to RBC’s position on industry and regulatory trends, issues, and risks. Working collaboratively with the CBA, regulators, and RBC Government Relations teams, this role ensures that government and regulatory policies affecting Personal Banking are implementable and aligned with organizational priorities and strategy. This role acts as a trusted advisor and key liaison to multiple lines of business, providing analysis and interpretation of proposed regulatory and industry changes, including new and emerging policy updates.

We are seeking a high-potential individual to join the team as Director, Industry and Regulatory Engagement—someone who can think beyond conventional boundaries, connect strategic dots, and provide thought leadership.

What will you do?

Engage internal senior stakeholders ensuring they are briefed/debriefed on the topics that are in discussion at the industry level

Work with appropriate stakeholders to assess the operational and compliance implications of regulatory proposals

Lead the development and coordination of RBC’s points of view and other information required for briefing packages for the Personal Banking Committee  and other Committee representatives incorporating feedback across LOB’s as appropriate

Develop and maintain an inventory of advocacy strategies across Personal Banking that outlines recent progress, key matters for attention, and RBC’s overall position on the topic

Anticipate emerging policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities ensuring Personal Banking is aligned and prepared for future changes in the regulatory environment

Collaborate across Legal, Risk, Compliance and Business teams to ensure consistent and effective advocacy

Act as a trusted advisor to multiple lines of business on a wide range of regulatory and industry affairs, including new and emerging changes and policy updates through analysis and interpretation of proposed changes

Attend and update stakeholders in industry risk forums as Personal Banking representative where appropriate

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

10+ years of experience in risk, regulatory, government affairs, or professional consulting, including advanced knowledge of CBA and regulatory bodies

Strong understanding of risk governance and regulatory compliance frameworks

Post-Secondary degree or equivalent experience

Advanced communication, presentation, and facilitation skills for executive and board-level audiences, with ability to translate complex policy issues into clear actionable insights

In-depth knowledge of Personal Banking lines of business and experience working in cross-functional teams (both internally and externally) with well-developed business acumen

Strong problem-solving, analytical, research, and quantitative skills, coupled with a strategic mindset and comfort/ ability to deal with ambiguity and changing circumstances

Nice-to-have:

MBA or advanced degree in public policy, finance or related field

Strategy or Business Architecture experience

Risk management certification/experience

What’s 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.  

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact  

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team  

Opportunities to do challenging work 

Job Skills

Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Government Affairs, Government Affairs Development Issues and Practices, Government Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Legislative Analysis, Product Services, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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:

2026-02-02

Application Deadline:

2026-02-16

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.

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