Lead Audit and Regulatory IT Risk Specialist

rbc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto seeks an experienced IT risk and audit professional to lead engagements for Wealth Management Technology (WMT). You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, gather evidence, and ensure timely responses while identifying early risk signals.

You will drive regulatory exams, internal audit planning, and risk and control self-assessments, partnering with stakeholders to strengthen controls and governance within a complex financial technology environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of general computing controls (e.g. logical access, patch & configuration management, change & incident management).
• Expert communication (verbal and written) skills, including strong appreciation of relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of the global financial regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI, FRB, NYDFS, FINRA, OCC).
• Strong knowledge in IT and operational risk management processes, methods and tools.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience covering the operating systems (e.g. Unix, Windows, zOS) and database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2).
• CISA or CRISC Certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead WMT engagement of periodic audits and regulatory exams, ensuring evidence is submitted on time and management gets early indication of issues.
• Lead annual Wealth Management internal audit plan coordination with stakeholders and timely evidence submission.
• Lead preparation of periodic regulatory presentations and contribute to execution.
• Lead and execute reviews of applications across WMT to determine SOC1, SOX and Crown Jewel applicability.
• Contribute to relationships with audit partners and execution of risk and control self-assessments for WMT.

Skills

General controls

Audit engagements

Regulatory knowledge

IT risk management

Communication skills

Operating systems

Database knowledge

CISA/CRISC

Risk reporting

Tools

ServiceNow

Archer

Job description

Job Description

This role supports Audit, Regulatory and Operational risk compliance within Wealth Management Technology (WMT).

Individual contributor with expert understanding of audit methodology, general computing controls (e.g. logical access, patch and configuration management, change & incident management, etc.) and expert communication skills, acting as the single point of contact for internal/external audit engagements and regulatory requests for WMT. Services provided cover audit regulatory response, risk & compliance exposure reporting, risk advisory & awareness, and IT & operational risk analysis

Wh at will you do?

Lead WMT engagement of periodic audits and regulatory exams, working closely with stakeholders to ensure evidence is submitted on time and that management has an early indication of potential issues

Lead WMT engagement of annual Wealth Management internal audit plan, working closely with stakeholders to ensure evidence is submitted on time and that management has an early indication of potential issues

Lead preparation of periodic regulatory presentations and contribute to presentation execution

Lead and execute the review of applications across WTM to determine their SOC1, SOX and/or Crown Jewel applicability

Contribute to relationship building with audit partners

Contribute to execution of risk and control self-assessments for WMT

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Expert knowledge of general computing controls (e.g. logical access, patch & configuration management, change & incident management, etc.)


• Expert communication (verbal and written) skills, including strong appreciation of relationship management


• Strong knowledge of the global financial regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI, FRB, NYDFS, FINRA, OCC)


• Strong knowledge in IT and operational risk management processes, methods and tools


• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience covering the operating systems (e.g. Unix, Windows, zOS) and database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2)


• CISA or CRISC Certifications

Nice-to-have

• CISSP certification


• CCSP or CCSK Certifications or demonstrable knowledge


• Knowledge of GRC tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Archer)

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 and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Challenging work: You will make a difference

Opportunity to take on progressively greater responsibilities

Job Skills

Application Security, Application Security, Audit Engagements, Audit Methodology, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, External Audit, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology (IT) Risk, Information Technology (IT) Risk Management, Information Technology Security, Internal Auditing, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Risk Analysis, IT Risk Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, Oracle Database, Performance Management (PM), Relationship Building, Relationship Management {+ 1 more}

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON 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: 2026-09-16

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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