Senior Analyst – AI Models Risk and Governance

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Analyst – AI Models Risk and Governance in Toronto to accelerate GenAI initiatives while maintaining robust risk controls. You will partner with IT, Risk, and business stakeholders to shape governance, documentation, and certification processes for AI-powered solutions within the IVR & Shared Services team.

You will drive the development of risk metrics, dashboards, and enablement programs to balance innovation with regulatory compliance in a fast-paced banking

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of high‑impact experience in product management, information security or risk management.
• Ability to translate regulatory challenges into engineering enablement.
• Strong problem-solving, energy, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Expertise in IT risk assessments, using frameworks, policies and best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills to guide cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Model Risk, Governance and Compliance Management: ensure GenAI use cases meet standards.
• Model Performance Framework: define metrics and dashboards for real-time tracking.
• Risk Management: collaborate with EMRM to streamline certification processes.
• Risk Documentation and Remediation: guide teams on risk compliance with LLMs.
• Risk Monitoring and Automation: implement control testing/monitoring where possible.
• Centre of Enablement: establish CoE for Model Risk and Governance and share knowledge.

Skills

AI Risk Management

Audits Compliance

Critical Thinking

Data Gathering Analysis

Decision Making

Emerging Technologies

Industry Knowledge

Information Security

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Product Management

Product Services

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

What is the opportunity?

Advice Centre & Branch Technology (ACBT) provides industry leading Contact Centre capabilities to our business partners, bringing the Omni-Channel client experience to life. This team delivers cutting edge technology solutions for a rapidly-changing Contact Centre landscape.

Job Description

What is the opportunity? Advice Centre & Branch Technology (ACBT) provides industry leading Contact Centre capabilities to our business partners, bringing the Omni-Channel client experience to life. This team delivers cutting edge technology solutions for a rapidly-changing Contact Centre landscape.

As a Senior Analyst – AI Models Risk and Governance, you are the strategic accelerator that takes our initiatives from concept to real world. You will provide sound risk advisory and compliance services to help navigate the ever-evolving risk landscape for Gen AI initiatives within the IVR & Shared Services team. Think of yourself as the high-speed rail that allows our team to move fast while ensuring our AI-driven solutions are both groundbreaking and risk compliant.

This role is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between IT, Business, and Risk, collaborating with top-tier stakeholders to architect the future of digital banking. If you’re a dynamic go-getter, passionate about AI, and shaping the future of Gen AI driven initiatives within Contact Centre, this is your playground.

What will you do?

• Model Risk, Governance and Compliance Management: Be the AI compliance trailblazer, ensuring all GenAI use cases meet regulatory standards while closing risk findings within the allotted remediation timeframes.
• Model Performance Framework: Partner with business teams to define key performance metrics and build a state-of-the-art dashboard that tracks model performance and trends in real time.
• Risk Management: Forge strategic alliances with the Enterprise Model Risk Management (EMRM) team to streamline certification processes, making GenAI projects smoother and more efficient.
• Risk Documentation and Remediation: Guide teams through model risk compliance with a focus on innovation, leveraging LLMs and agentic workflows to streamline documentation and summarize the risk landscape for executive audiences.
• Risk Monitoring and Automation: Partner with stakeholders to implement control testing/monitoring automation where possible, driving efficiencies for coverage/assurance.
• Centre of Enablement: Champion the establishment of the Model Risk and Governance Centre of Enablement for Advice Centre & Branch Technology, serving as its spokesperson and steward, leading knowledge-sharing initiatives that empower engineering speed while ensuring uncompromising compliance.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• A bold passion for AI and emerging technologies, with a vision for how they can transform risk governance.
• 3-5 years of accelerated, high-impact experience in product management, information security or risk management, with a track record of turning complex regulatory challenges into engineering enablement.
• Creative problem-solving skills, positive energy, and the ability to challenge the status quo to constantly innovate and streamline processes.
• Expertise in IT risk assessments, using frameworks, policies, and industry best practices to drive tangible results.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional, agile teams.

Nice-to-have

• Advocacy for Safe AI adoption and a deep understanding of best practices.
• The ability to translate technical jargon into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic mindset and excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with Agile delivery and a love for dynamic, iterative workflows.
• Familiarity with RBC’s Enterprise Model Risk Policies and a desire to shape their future.

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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

AI Risk Management, Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, Industry Knowledge, Information Security, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY 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

2026-09-15

Application Deadline

2026-10-15

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.