Director Program Governance (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced Director for the Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory Delivery team. The role involves overseeing program governance and collaborating with senior executives to align priorities and ensure comprehensive delivery of initiatives. Successful candidates will have strong project management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
• Self-driven individual with ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of materials for Senior Technology Executives.
• Partner with leadership team to ensure alignment and understanding of priorities.
• Recommend changes to operating model for cross-border regulation.

Skills

Adaptability

Agile Methodology

Budgeting

Collaborating

Cross-Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Detail Planning

Leadership

Long Term Planning

People Management

Program Management

Project Management

Resource Management

Team Management

Vision Alignment

Education

Undergraduate degree in risk management or technology

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director to join the Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory Delivery team to lead the Program Governance Mandate. The Director Program Governance for Global Security will provide oversight for all programs and projects within Strategic Services & Regulatory Delivery, including the addition of new areas of focus and the development of methodologies to support them.

Successful execution will require close partnership with the Strategic Services & Regulatory Delivery senior management team to understand priorities and key asks; translate that into an executive-level narrative and to lead the creation of senior executive materials going to critical governance forums such as the Global Security Cyber & Risk Transformation Governance Committee.

This part of the portfolio will provide the successful candidate with a horizontal line of sight and visibility to key priorities for the Global Security team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead the preparation of materials and initiatives as required for Senior Technology Executives and communicates a clear vision and ‘the story’ effectively to key senior stakeholders
• Understand how each team within Global Security contributes to the team’s broader goals and flags any risks, considerations, new ideas
• Partner with the Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory leadership team to ensure alignment, understand interdependencies and priorities for an integrated view of team roadmaps
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Senior Executives members and their delegates.
• Recommend changes to operating model as required to support cross border regulation requirements.
• Know how to incorporate the needs and asks of multiple stakeholders in a timely manner

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree coupled with risk management experience or technology field.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills to executive level audience. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities; able to meet consistently high-quality standards with simultaneous workstreams.
• Self-driven individual contributor with ability to influence horizontally and partner with key stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Nice-to-have:

• PMP, CSM, CFA equivalent or project management / finance experience.
• Experience working in a in technology, financial services organization with cross border operations.
• Experience with regulatory compliance initiatives and reporting requirements

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.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Budgeting, Collaborating, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Detail Planning, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Program Management, Project Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment

Additional Job Details

Address:

330 FRONT ST W: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:

2025-08-08

Application Deadline:

2025-09-02

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

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