Director, Risk Assessment Modernization (Global Security)

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Director, Risk Assessment Modernization. In this role, you will lead the modernization and automation of technology risk assessment frameworks, ensuring alignment and efficiency across global processes. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in technology risk management with demonstrated leadership skills in large-scale transformations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology risk management, control assurance or IT audit within a large financial institution.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of technology risk and control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modernization of risk assessment programs.
• Design and execute target-state operating model for control assessments.
• Drive automation and data enablement.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Cyber Security Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Information Security Management

Information Technology Security

Interpersonal Relationship Management

IT Security Architecture

Performance Management (PM)

Tools

ServiceNow

Archer

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As the Director, Risk Assessment Modernization, you will lead the modernization and automation of RBC’s technology risk assessment framework, beginning with Application Control Assessments (ACA) as the foundation platform, and progressively extending to Infrastructure Control Assessments (ICA), and Cloud risk assessment programs.

You will define and deliver the target state operating model for technology risk assessments, integrating new digital capabilities and automation. This transformation will strengthen consistency, transparency and efficiency across RBC’s global assurance processes, enabling data-driven insights that support regulatory and business expectations.

This role partners closely with senior leaders across Global Security, Technology & Operations and Risk teams to align strategic direction, drive adoption and deliver measurable improvements in assessment quality and process efficiency.

What will you do?

• Lead the modernization of risk assessment programs establishing Application Control Assessments (ACA) as the foundation and extending to ICA and cloud risk assessments under a unified, automated framework
• Design and execute target-state operating model for control assessments, aligning processes and documentation with enterprise risk standards
• Drive automation and data enablement, collaborating with internal partners to embed digital tooling, reporting and workflow orchestration
• Establish governance and performance measures, ensuring transparency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in risk assessment outcomes
• Champion organizational change, leading adoption, communication, and capability uplift across the enterprise
• Engage senior stakeholders across Global Security, Technology and Risk to ensure alignment and endorsement of transformation priorities
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for roadmap execution, process design and delivery of the transformed operating model

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• 10+ years in technology risk management, control assurance or IT audit within a large financial institution
• Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation and automation initiatives, from concept through to implementation and adoption
• Strong understanding of technology risk and control concepts, with the ability to translate control standards into practical, automated assessment processes
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment and drive outcomes across technology, risk and business partners
• Strong strategic, analytical and communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex topics to executive audiences

Nice-to-have

• Prior consulting and/or strategy experience, ideally in transformation, risk or cyber assurance programs
• Experience with automation platforms, data analytics, or workflow orchestration tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Archer)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP)

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
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Security Architecture, Performance Management (PM)

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: 2025-10-30

Application Deadline: 2025-11-17

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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