IAM Director - Controls (Global Security)

RBC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Canada is seeking an IAM Director, Controls to oversee enterprise-wide IAM control programs and ensure compliant, secure customer access to RBC services. You will assess threats, develop controls, and lead governance with internal audit, risk management, and compliance teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration across executives and technical teams to provide remediation strategies, monitor KPIs, and report on control status. 37.5 work hours weekly; full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in IT risk and controls delivery or support.
• 5+ years’ IAM process modeling, controls implementation, and compliance.
• 3+ years in customer IAM or related domains.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in control testing methodologies and audit support.
• Change Leadership to drive adoption of new IAM control standards.
• Impact & Influence – ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain enterprise-wide IAM control process models aligned with RBC Standards.
• Lead periodic control testing across all customer IAM services for policy compliance.
• Review and update IAM control procedures with evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Analyze audit findings and security risk assessments related to customer IAM controls.
• Provide recommendations and remediation strategies for control gaps and risks.
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk management, and compliance teams for inquiries.
• Draft reports and presentations for executive forums on IAM control status.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies in IAM testing.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Cyber Security Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Information Security Management

Information Technology Security

Interpersonal Relationship Management

IT Security Architecture

Performance Management

Education

CRISC

CISA

CISM

CISSP

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As IAM Director, Controls, you will manage the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of RBC’s customer-facing identity and access management security programs. You will assess risks associated with potential threats and develop controls to eliminate or minimize risks through CIAM product alignment. This role has enterprise-wide impact, driving compliance with RBC Standards and regulatory requirements while enabling secure customer access to RBC services.

Job Description

As IAM Director, Controls, you will manage the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of RBC’s customer-facing identity and access management security programs. You will assess risks associated with potential threats and develop controls to eliminate or minimize risks through CIAM product alignment. This role has enterprise-wide impact, driving compliance with RBC Standards and regulatory requirements while enabling secure customer access to RBC services.

What will you do?

• Design, create, and maintain enterprise-wide IAM control process models and frameworks aligned with RBC Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead periodic control testing activities across all customer IAM services, ensuring compliance with established policies and industry standards.
• Review and update IAM control procedures to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory landscapes and RBC governance frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of audit findings and security risk assessments related to customer IAM controls.
• Provide recommendations and remediation strategies to address identified control gaps and security risks.
• Collaborate with internal audit, risk management, and compliance teams to support audit, regulatory, and third-party inquiries.
• Draft reports and presentations for executive forums to communicate IAM control status, risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies in IAM control testing and assurance processes.
• Provide technical leadership and consultative services to business partners and application teams on customer IAM requirements.
• Function as escalation point for resolution of IAM control-related incidents and complex issues.
• Monitor and report on IAM control compliance metrics, KPIs, and SLAs to ensure alignment with RBC risk appetite.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Minimum 6+ years in delivery or support roles within IT risk and controls.
• 5+ years’ experience in IAM process modeling, controls implementation, and compliance.
• 3+ years in customer identity and access management or related domains.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in control testing methodologies and audit support.
• Change Leadership – ability to drive adoption of new IAM control standards and practices.
• Impact & Influence – capacity to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Achievement Motivation – drive to deliver results and continuous improvement.
• Business Acumen – ability to balance technical requirements with business needs.
• Analytical Thinking – strong capability to assess complex control environments and identify risks.
• Relationship Building – skill in developing and maintaining effective stakeholder partnerships.
• Conceptual Thinking – capacity to develop frameworks and strategic approaches to IAM controls.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with IAM products such as CyberArk PAS, SailPoint IdentityIQ, and Entra ID.
• Experience completing application risk assessments.
• Experience with project delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Professional certification(s) related to information security or information risk management such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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: VANCOUVER MAIN BRANCH (B), 1055 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER

City: Vancouver

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-07-10

Application Deadline: 2026-08-17

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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