Cryptography Governance Analyst (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Coaching and development opportunities

Impactful work and meaningful outcomes

Dynamic, collaborative team

World-class training program

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Cryptography Governance professional in Toronto to participate in the quantum safe program and coordinate adoption across technology pillars. You will report on progress, plan workstreams, and work with governance teams to maintain frameworks and policies that ensure security standards are met.

You will analyze data, identify cryptographic risks, and stay abreast of regulatory changes to guide governance decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and time-management to meet deadlines and share information.
• Strategic thinking to align cryptographic governance with RBC goals.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and remediation planning.
• Understanding of applicable cryptographic guidance and standards.
• Effective communication with executives, employees and external parties.
• Analytical skills to collect, analyze and interpret data for decisions.
• Proven leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and implementing governance policies and procedures.
• Ability to monitor, report and drive governance KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the quantum safe program office
• Coordinate with all technology pillars to drive adoption of quantum safe cryptography
• Report on quantum safe adoption progress
• Plan and execute workstreams within the quantum safe program
• Collaborate with cryptography governance team to maintain the cryptography governance framework
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the governance program
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security standards
• Analyze data and provide recommendations for governance workstreams and mitigations
• Stay current with trends and regulatory requirements in cryptography

Skills

Strong Organization

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Compliance

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Policy Development

Monitoring & Reporting

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

• participate in the quantum safe program office
• coordinate with all technology pillars to drive adoption of quantum safe cryptography
• plan and execute workstreams within the quantum safe program
• Collaborate with cryptography governance team to maintain the cryptography governance framework
• Participate in creating and maintaining policies, procedures for the execution of the cryptography governance program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through execution of cryptography governance processes to ensure the compliance with relevant security standards.
• Conduct analysis of pertinent data and provide recommendations for governance workstreams and the mitigation of cryptographic compliance risks
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in cryptography, and provide guidance on their inclusion in the cryptographic standards

What will you do?

• participate in the quantum safe program office
• coordinate with all technology pillars to drive adoption of quantum safe cryptography
• report on quantum safe adoption progress
• plan and execute workstreams within the quantum safe program
• Collaborate with cryptography governance team to maintain the cryptography governance framework
• Participate in creating and maintaining policies, procedures for the execution of the cryptography governance program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through execution of cryptography governance processes to ensure the compliance with relevant security standards.
• Conduct analysis of pertinent data and provide recommendations for governance workstreams and the mitigation of cryptographic compliance risks
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in cryptography, and provide guidance on their inclusion in the cryptographic standards

Must Have:

• Strong Organization – Candidate needs to be well organized to enable timely access and sharing of information. Stay on top of deadlines and tasks, Collaborate effectively and make informed decisions with accurate data.
• Strategic thinking - The ability to understand RBC’s Cryptographic Strategy and make recommendations that align with its goals and objectives.
• Risk management – Knowledge of risk management processes and a basic ability to identify, assess, and plan remediation of risks associated with cryptographic services governance operations.
• Compliance - An understanding of relevant industry guidance related to cryptographic mechanisms and standards.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement - Candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, executives, employees, and external parties.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills – Adept in their ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making and solve complex problems.
• Leadership and collaboration – Candidate will be required to work with others, build trust, and influence stakeholders to achieve cryptographic governance program objectives.
• Policy development and implementation – Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that support RBC’s cryptographic governance practices.
• Monitoring and reporting - The ability to track and report on cryptographic governance performance, including metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Adaptability and continuous learning - The ability to stay up-to-date with changing governance requirements, industry trends, and best practices.

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.

Job Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Security Management
• Decision Making
• Detail-Oriented
• Governance Framework
• Group Problem Solving
• High Impact Communication
• Information Security Management
• Information Technology Security
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Leadership
• Process Governance
• Risk Management

Additional Job Details

• Address:16 YORK ST:TORONTO
• City:Toronto
• Country:Canada
• Work hours/week:37.5
• Employment Type:Full time
• Platform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
• Job Type:Regular
• Pay Type:Salaried
• Posted Date:2026-04-16
• Application Deadline:2026-09-04

Note

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

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