Director of Risk Analytics and Governance

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is looking for an individual contributor skilled in IT risk management. The role involves enhancing risk reporting processes, managing risk projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in a technology-related field and possess strong communication skills. The position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible work/life balance options

Access to world-class training

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with IT risk management experience or in a technology-related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills for executive audiences.
• Self-driven individual contributor with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and streamline IT risk reporting processes.
• Manage complex risk management projects for the Innovation and Technology group.
• Ensure compliance with IT regulatory frameworks.

Skills

IT risk management experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational and project management skills

Analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technology-related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

WHAT WILL YOU DO? This role is designed as an individual contributor position, without team management responsibilities.

Risk Analysis and Reporting:

1. Enhance and streamline IT risk reporting processes to provide accurate and timely insights to stakeholders.
2. Utilize, coordinate, and manage data analysis techniques to identify, assess, and quantify potential risks.

Communication & Delivery:

1. Identify and communicate risk-related issues; provide recommendations to ensure risks are managed, measured, and monitored properly.
2. Manage complex risk management projects for the Innovation and Technology group for CUSO application (Combined U.S. Operations).

Regulatory Compliance:

1. Stay up-to-date with changing regulatory requirements, especially U.S. regulations, and adapt internal risk strategies accordingly.
2. Ensure compliance with IT regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and financial industry standards.

Leadership and Collaboration:

1. Collaborate with stakeholders including IT applications, Global Security, and business teams to ensure effective risk practices across all applications.
2. Participate in governance committees and advise on IT risk matters, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

What do you need to succeed? Must have:

1. Undergraduate degree with IT risk management experience or in a technology-related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills for executive audiences.
3. Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
4. Self-driven individual contributor with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

1. Proven experience leading IT risk remediation projects, especially related to CUSO applications.
2. Deep knowledge of IT risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and industry standards.
3. Excellent advisory, facilitation, and presentation skills at the executive level.
4. Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities.

What’s in it for you? We thrive on challenge, growth, and collaboration to deliver trusted advice, helping clients and communities prosper. We value each other, potential, and making a difference.

• A comprehensive total rewards package including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive salary, commissions, and stock options where applicable.
• Supportive leadership with coaching and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Access to world-class training in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Challenging and rewarding work opportunities.

Additional Details:

• Location: RBC Waterpark Place, 88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Canada
• Work hours: 37.5/week
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Platform: Technology and Operations
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-07-24
• Application Deadline: 2025-08-08 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before)

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity employment. We foster a respectful workplace that supports diversity, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, aligning with our purpose and creating value for clients and communities.