Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The GRM Operational Risk Team is responsible for providing independent and objective oversight of operational risk management for the businesses across the WM Segment. The purpose for the Director role is to provide dedicated focus on the global GAM business and is twofold:

(1) to ensure that the operational risk profiles across the GAM regions and entities have been established, kept current and demonstrate a fair and accurate representation of operational risk exposure and

(2) to engage in key GRM Operational Risk projects, initiatives, and activities to meet department priorities.

This role partners closely with the business to facilitate the implementation of the operational risk framework and sound risk management practices across the business platform

What will you do?

Act as a leader in ORM

Deliver the vision and execute the ORM plan.Foster strong stakeholder relationships to enable active and collaborative working relationshipsDrive a culture of integrity and behaviors that align to RBC’s Code of Conduct and professional standardsWork collaboratively across teams, enabling an engaged workforce who are effective, knowledgeable and adaptable  Foster an environment of continuous personal growth

Direct the Implementation of RBC’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) program and practices

Contribute to and execute on the vision, strategy and operating model for operational risk managementDirect the implementation of core operational risk management programs and practices to ensure accurate view of Operational Risk ProfileSupport implementation of ORM initiatives (e.g.: Internal Control Management Policy) and monitor for adherence to requirements, escalating concerns where requiredIdentify trends and direct research into areas of perceived elevated or emerging operational risk

Provide Operational Risk advice and monitor key & emerging risks

Provide ORM risk mitigation strategies (and /or related area of expertise) and advise senior management and executives in understanding and managing operational risk across multiple domainsChampion behaviours that embed a strong risk management culture across 1st & 2nd LODProvide oversight on the design and effectiveness of the internal control environmentLeverage operational risk data and analysis to provide management with insights to support decision-makingConduct Independent reviews to provide a perspective to 1st Line of Defense on emerging risks and trendsBring 1st Line of Defense insights from external sources such as ORX, Industry Events, Industry Best practices

Enable regulatory change, OR governance and reporting

Support Management to respond to information requests by regulators, supervisors, and statutory bodies (as required)Provide appropriate expertise and support to the GRM Head of Operational Risk UK for them to be able to effectively discharge their duties under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.Identify and develop guidance material designed to support 1st Line of Defense interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirementsMonitor and analyze the design and operational effectiveness of a platform’s control environmentReport operational  risk-related reporting and insights, and partner with the business to enhance reporting where required, to support executive management to build a perspective on operational risks and emerging trendsDevelop a story board to provide a profile of operational risk, leveraging risk dashboards, metrics and other information sources

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

8-12 years of experienceExperience in risk management, good knowledge of banking regulatory requirements and best practices related to risk management practices globally    Experience of being part of complex projects working at Global levelDepth or breadth of risk management experience (1LOD or 2LOD) Proficient in risk management methodologiesSkilled in building a network and maintaining key relationships. Strong negotiation skills and ability to partner with multiple stakeholders  Direct operational risk experience

Nice-to-have

Strong ability to influence, motivate and effect changeAbility to transform overarching objectives into executable planConfidence to take on new ideas and challenge othersGraduate degree or equivalent experience. Designation associated with Risk Management.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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 and flexible benefitsWork on a dynamic topic of strategic importanceAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamThe opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

Job Skills

Banking Products, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Investment Management, Investment Operations, Operational Delivery, Risk Management, Security Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-10

Application Deadline:

2026-02-25

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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