Manager, IT Risk Assessment

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is looking for a Manager in IT Risk Assessment to execute risk assessments and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational risk management and solid organizational skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in operational risk management and execution of risk assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with risk and control assessment processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk and control assessments in alignment with standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Track and monitor actions for identified issues.

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk assessment procedures

Organizational skills

Documentation

Collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Archer

Job description

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Manager, IT Risk Assessment

Apply locations TORONTO, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: September 8, 2025 (29 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0000125001

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Global IT Risk (GITR) enables the protection of RBC's brand, systems, and operations by equipping business and technology partners with meaningful insights, guidance, advice, and information on Technology & Cyber Risks. Our vision is to build and deliver the best IT and risk practices, capabilities and solutions to effectively meet the needs of RBC’s internal and external stakeholders.

The Risk & Control Assessment function within GITR is responsible for identifying and assessing technology risks to determine potential unmitigated impact, the effectiveness of the control environment and assessing the final level of residual risk.

We are seeking a Manager in the Global IT Risk team to support the execution of Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA). In this role, you will work closely with Senior Managers and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of technology risk assessments across various technology segments and for technology processes. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operational risk management while contributing to the organization’s overall risk framework.

What will you do?

• Execute risk and control assessments in alignment with the standard and requirements.

• Collaborate with colleagues in Global IT Risk, Risk Register Leads, and second line risk management teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

• Track and monitor actions for identified issues, ensuring completion within stipulated timelines.

• Escalate late deliverables and critical issues to Senior Managers for resolution.

• Prepare and maintain documentation to support governance requirements.

• Support the analysis of changes in the business environment to identify potential impacts on risk exposures.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Solid experience in operational risk management and execution of risk assessment procedures.

• Familiarity with risk and control assessment processes.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.

• Taking satisfaction from creating well-structured high-quality documentation.

• Knowledge of collaboration tools – JIRA and Confluence

Nice-to-have

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing escalations.

• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and control environments.

• Excellent communication across management at all levels of seniority.

• Proficiency in risk management systems, such as Archer or similar tools.

• Professional technology risk designations i.e. CISA, CRISC, 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.

• An opportunity to be part of the design and foundation of the IT Process RCSA.

• 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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Confidentiality, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Encryption Software, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security

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:

2025-05-07

Application Deadline:

2025-09-08

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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