Associate Director, Enterprise Information Management Risk - Controls Oversight

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director for their Group Risk Management team. This role involves oversight of Information Management risk and controls, engaging with data governance practices, and coordinating reporting to senior management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data governance or risk management, be proficient in stakeholder engagement, and possess excellent analytical abilities. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering innovation and delivering impactful results.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance or Risk Management.
• Deep knowledge of banking regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent review of Information Management controls.
• Coordinate communications and reports to Senior Management.
• Support design and development of risk management strategies.
• Establish subject matter expertise in Information Management controls.

Skills

Data Governance

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Education

Graduate degree or certification in Risk Management

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Group Risk Management (GRM) team, the Associate Director, Enterprise Information Management Risk (EIMR) will work with the Director, EIMR to provide oversight and challenge of Information Management (Data) risk and control environment across the enterprise with a focus on 2LOD data controls oversight.

This includes oversight of data controls linked to Information Management Risk, providing support in developing an inventory of Data Controls that will help manage Information Management risk, and oversight of regulatory remediation programs as needed.

What will you do?

• Perform independent review and challenge of Information Management controls management practices and provide enriching and value-added insights.
• Coordinate communications and reporting to Senior Management, Audit and Regulators on RBC’s risk and controls metrics, risk profile and key findings.
• Ensure appropriate loggingand tracking of Information Management control oversight issues and exceptions.
• Support the design and development of Information Management risk and control management and oversight strategy and approach, including guidelines and processes.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of Information Management Risk Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Partner with other 2nd Line areas such as Privacy, IT Risk, Third Party, Compliance, and Ops Risk for the development of a strong Information Management control oversight model.
• Establish and continuously enhance subject matter expertise in Information Management (Data) control management and governance in line with regulatory expectations.
• Support identification and realization of opportunities for automation and enterprise-wide alignment for Information Management risk management and oversight practices.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance or Risk Management with deep knowledge of banking regulatory requirements and best practices related to global data risk management practices.
• Highly proficient in stakeholder management with a solutions-based mindset.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Effective time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills to meet tight timeframes as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong ability to influence, interpret feedback, motivate, and effect change.

Nice to Have:

• Graduate degree or designation / certification associated with Risk Management.
• Audit, Compliance or control monitoring / testing experience is a plus.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking, to keep growing, and working together to build and deliver trusted reporting to help our stakeholders succeed 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 benefits, competitive compensation
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Conflict Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Information Management, Information Security Management, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk 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: 2025-12-03

Application Deadline: 2025-12-19

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

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