Senior Manager, Data Security Governance -First Line of Defense (Global Security)

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Security Governance to operationalize data security requirements. This role will focus on governance, coordination, and oversight of data security control activities to ensure compliance with enterprise policies. The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity expertise and experience in data protection practices. Benefits include a comprehensive rewards program and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity or information risk management roles.
• Direct experience with governance, controls, or operational risk programs.
• Ability to translate technical security requirements into actionable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director to define control objectives.
• Support development of guidelines and execution playbooks.
• Define Key Control Indicators (KCIs) to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Data protection experience

Strong communication skills

Education

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA preferred

Tools

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Cloud Security and CASB

Encryption

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? The Senior Manager, Data Security Governance is a critical first line of defense role responsible for operationalizing data security requirements and ensuring that key controls are designed, implemented, and executed effectively across the enterprise. Reporting to the Director of Data Security Governance, this role focuses on hands‑on governance, coordination, and oversight of data security control activities, including defining control objectives, documenting key controls, and tracking control performance through Key Control Indicators (KCIs). The Senior Manager partners closely with business units, technology teams, and second‑line functions to ensure that data security practices are embedded in day‑to‑day operations and aligned with enterprise policies, standards, and regulatory obligations.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with the Director to define and document control objectives for each data security domain (e.g., access management, data transfer, DLP, cloud governance).
• Support the development of guidelines, job aids, and execution playbooks to help first line teams implement controls effectively.
• Act as a subject matter expert to coach business and technology teams on data security control execution.
• Define Key Control Indicators (KCIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of key controls.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to track control health, identify trends, and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Serve as a liaison between first line operational teams and second line risk and compliance functions.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for internal audits and regulatory examinations.
• Track and manage the remediation of audit and regulatory findings related to first line data security controls.

What do you need to succeed? Must-have

• Experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or information risk management roles.
• Experience working directly with governance, controls, or operational risk programs.
• Strong knowledge of data protection technologies and practices: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Security and CASB, Encryption, key management, and tokenization.
• Hands‑on experience documenting controls, developing metrics, and supporting audits or regulatory exams.
• Ability to translate technical security requirements into clear, actionable documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders across technical and non‑technical areas.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, global environment with competing priorities.

Nice-to-have

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA
• CIPT or CDPSE for data privacy / data protection knowledge

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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team

#techpj#LI-POST Job Skills Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Encryption Software, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Management, IT Incident Management, Long Term Planning 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 : 2025-10-07

Application Deadline

2025-12-01 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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