Senior Manager, Compensation Governance and Regulatory Compliance

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

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager in Compensation Governance and Regulatory Compliance in Toronto. This role involves developing policies, preparing annual disclosures, and ensuring adherence to global regulatory standards while collaborating with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR and compliance, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5-8 years progressive experience in HR, risk, compliance, audit, finance or regulatory.
• Strong project management skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the CD&A content for the annual Proxy Circular.
• Lead policy review and manage compliance with regulations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Compensation Management

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Data Analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager, Compensation Governance and Regulatory Compliance is an integral member of the Compensation Governance Team, providing support to RBC’s Board of Directors and senior management as they discharge the responsibilities of overseeing RBC’s compensation programs and practices. This role will provide high exposure to senior leadership through the development of the policies, frameworks and external disclosures. This individual will also have the opportunity to develop compensation practices and lead initiatives to comply with evolving global regulatory requirements. We are seeking a versatile candidate who thrives in a changing environment and is looking to make an impact in the organization.

What will you do?

Public Disclosures

• Prepare the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) content for the annual Proxy Circular
• Benchmark peer proxies to understand industry best practices and emerging trends

Executive Committee Planning and Coordination

• Organize the committee meetings including setting agenda, coordinating materials, scheduling, and ensuring governance standards are met for data retention and documentation
• Support the Annual General Meeting by ensuring senior leaders are prepped for Q&A on compensation
• Manage the calendar of events leading up to each committee meeting and year end disclosure
• Proactively recommend process changes as observed

Policy Review

• Lead in-depth review and annual refresh of Compensation policies and related processes and standards, including change management of downstream impacts to our business and functional partners

Research and Advisory

• Act as the central point of contact with global stakeholders (e.g. Law, Compliance, etc.) and work with local compensation/HR team to ensure RBC stays abreast of evolving legislative and regulatory matters
• Draft correspondence with regulators in response to new legislative requirements or proposals
• Assess the impact of new regulation and work with business and functional partners to identify and implement action plans

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Undergraduate degree with 5-8 years progressive experience in HR, risk, compliance, audit, finance or regulatory
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong project management skills with sound judgment on when to escalate, negotiate or be flexible
• Previous experience (2+ years) working with policies, procedure documents, standards, and frameworks, including executing refreshes, attestations or proposing improvements
• Strong problem solving, learning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and have strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills suitable for senior-level audiences
• Strong appreciation for the regulatory landscape and interest in research
• Collaborative approach and enjoy working in a team environment

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues with respect to compensation

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
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater scopes of work

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Job Skills

Collaborating, Collaborative Mindset, Communication, Compensation Management, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Delegating Tasks, Documentations, HR Legal, Human Resources (HR), Knowledge Organization, Legal Practices, Meeting Organization, Organizing, Planning, Project Administration, Salary Structure Design, Workforce Analytics, Written Communication

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-13

Application Deadline:

2025-07-14

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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