Director Regulatory Programs

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Professional development

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Job summary

RBC is seeking a Delivery Lead / Director of Regulatory Programs to design, build, and execute a large-scale Accessibility program. This leadership role oversees a portfolio of regulatory initiatives, shaping governance frameworks and compliance strategy across the organization.

You will collaborate across business lines, build teams, and drive enterprise change to protect RBC, enable growth, and deliver critical regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Adaptability and resilience in complex regulatory environments.
• Experience aligning business, technology and regulatory needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Accessibility program development – design and governance across tech, ops, and customer experience.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable program roadmaps and timelines.
• Oversee multi-workstream portfolios ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Establish governance, dashboards, and reporting for executive visibility.
• Build cross-functional alignment across legal, tech, ops, and regulators.

Skills

Adaptability

Budgeting

Cross-Team Collaboration

Decision Making

IT Projects

Long Term Planning

Program Management

Resource Management

Team Management

Vision Alignment

Job description

Job Description

Our Regulatory Technology team is kicking off a large scale, cross Enterprise program to ensure alignment with new Accessibility standards and needs an experience Delivery Lead. As Director of Regulatory Programs, you will lead the design, build, and execution of a large-scale Accessibility program while stewarding a portfolio of critical regulatory initiatives across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape governance frameworks, drive compliance strategy, and own the delivery of a large program from start to finish. You will work at the intersection of business, technology, and regulation—building capabilities that protect RBC, enable growth, and create lasting organizational change. You'll collaborate across all business lines and functions, build teams and operating models and help deliver a key initiative for the bank.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead enterprise Accessibility program development – Design and build comprehensive accessibility frameworks, standards, and governance structures that span technology, operations, and customer experience across RBC
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies – Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable program roadmaps; anticipate regulatory changes and proactively shape organizational response
• Manage complex, multi-workstream program portfolios – Orchestrate large, interconnected programs with multiple concurrent initiatives; prioritize competing demands and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Establish governance, reporting, and accountability structures – Create transparent governance models, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment – Build and maintain relationships across diverse groups (legal, technology, operations, business units, external regulators); influence decision-makers and resolve conflicts
• Identify and manage risk and compliance – Continuously monitor regulatory landscape; anticipate risks; develop mitigation strategies and escalation protocols
• Build and mentor high-performing teams – Recruit, develop, and coach program managers and subject matter experts; foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Communicate strategy and progress – Translate regulatory complexity into clear narratives for executive audiences; maintain transparency with all stakeholders on program status, risks, and outcomes

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must Have

• Director-level program management experience – Proven track record leading large, complex, multi-year programs with budgets and enterprise-wide scope
• Large project/program delivery expertise – Demonstrated success delivering transformational initiatives on time and within scope; experience managing concurrent workstreams and dependencies
• Cross-functional stakeholder management – Proven ability to influence and align diverse groups (business leaders, technical teams, external partners, regulators) without direct authority
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge – Understanding of financial services regulation, compliance frameworks, and governance requirements; ability to translate regulatory language into business impact
• Strategic communication and influence skills – Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex topics to executive level audiences; strong facilitation and negotiation capabilities
• Results-oriented mindset – Deadline-driven, quality-focused; ability to drive accountability and deliver measurable outcomes while navigating ambiguity

Nice-to-Have

• Accessibility or regulatory domain expertise – Specific experience with accessibility standards, WCAG compliance, or regulatory programs (privacy, anti-money laundering, conduct and culture)
• Enterprise transformation experience – Track record leading large-scale organizational change, technology transformations, or process redesign initiatives
• Matrix organization leadership – Experience working effectively in complex, matrixed environments across multiple business lines and geographies
• Financial services or regulated industry background – Prior experience in banking, insurance, or other heavily regulated sectors
• Budget and resource management – Experience managing program budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships at scale
• Strategic thinker – Ability to think systemically about enterprise challenges; demonstrated capacity to influence strategy and shape organizational direction

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program – Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock opportunities
• Career development and coaching – Leaders committed to your growth; opportunities to develop senior leadership capabilities
• High-impact work – Lead mission-critical programs that shape RBC's regulatory posture and operational excellence
• Dynamic, collaborative team – Work with talented program managers, subject matter experts, and business leaders across RBC
• World-class training and development – Access to industry conferences, certifications, and financial services training programs
• Flexible work arrangements – Flexible working options to support your work-life balance (details to be discussed with Hiring Manager)
• Challenging, meaningful opportunities – Drive large-scale program delivery; influence regulatory strategy and organizational direction

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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: 2026-09-11

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30

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

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