Quantum Safety Lead (Global Security)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Stock options

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Quantum Safety Lead to own the end-to-end PQC migration program across Canada and the United States. You will coordinate a matrixed set of technology risk, business, and security teams to reduce post-quantum exposure and align with regulatory expectations.

The role requires deep cybersecurity program governance, executive communication, and the ability to secure funding and executive sponsorship for a complex, high-priority initiative.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity or technology risk with enterprise program delivery.
• Experience in regulated financial institutions and OSFI/US regulators is preferred.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into board-ready narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise PQC migration roadmap and delivery across Canada and the US.
• Translate threat horizons into funding asks and risk decisions.
• Lead a cross-functional delivery structure across infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Establish cryptographic agility as an engineering standard across SDLC and vendor governance.
• Manage regulatory engagement across multi-jurisdictional footprint.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Executive communication

Regulatory engagement

Program governance

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor risk management

Job description

Job Description

RBC is seeking a Quantum Safety Lead (Global Security) to own the end-to-end execution and governance of our post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration program. This is a senior, board-visible mandate accountable for moving the organization from quantum threat awareness to a funded, sequenced migration that closes harvest-now-decrypt-later (HNDL) exposure ahead of cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) timelines. You will lead program delivery across Canadian and U.S. operations, coordinating a matrixed set of technology, risk, and business stakeholders.

What is the opportunity?

What will you do?

• Own the enterprise PQC migration roadmap and delivery execution, partnering with crypto SMEs and services leadership for technical strategy translation
• Translate quantum threat horizons (CRQC probability, HNDL exposure, cryptographic maturity) into board and executive narratives, funding asks, and risk appetite decisions
• Build and lead a cross-functional delivery structure spanning infrastructure, application, and data domains, driving coordination across enterprise architecture, technology risk, and business technology teams
• Establish cryptographic agility as an engineering standard through design patterns, key management modernization, and lifecycle practices embedded in SDLC and vendor governance
• Own quantum-related regulatory engagement across multi-jurisdictional footprint (OSFI B-13, NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500, OCC, FRB, FINTRAC) and industry standards-body participation
• Define and report program-level metrics: cryptographic inventory coverage, migration velocity by asset criticality, third‑party PQC readiness, and residual HNDL exposure
• Manage third‑party and vendor dependency risk by assessing supplier PQC roadmaps and building migration contingencies
• Coordinate quantum opportunity initiatives in partnership with innovation and analytics teams, ensuring alignment with broader bank strategy without diluting core PQC safety focus

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, technology risk, or enterprise program delivery, with prior accountability for enterprise‑scale security or infrastructure migration programs
• Demonstrated experience operating in regulated financial institutions (G‑SIB or equivalent) with exposure to OSFI and U.S. federal banking regulators
• Proven ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations and build board/executive‑level narratives on complex technical emerging‑risk topics
• Track record as a primary point of contact with regulators and industry bodies, managing stakeholder engagement on technical matters
• Strong program delivery and governance experience: ability to establish roadmaps, metrics, reporting cadences, and cross‑functional accountability

Nice-to-have

• Working knowledge of applied cryptography, PKI, and NIST post‑quantum standards (ML‑KEM, ML‑DSA
• Prior experience establishing cryptographic agility or security transformation standards within large technology organizations

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

• 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

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

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:

2026-08-25

Application Deadline:

2026-09-25

Note** : **

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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