Senior Manager, IT Risk Assessment

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Ontario is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Risk Assessment to lead technology risk evaluations and manage operational risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in operational risk management, great leadership abilities, and relevant technology risk designations. This role offers a comprehensive rewards program along with opportunities for professional development and a flexible work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Coaching and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operational risk management and execution of risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of risk and control assessment processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and lead the execution of the end-to-end RCSA process.
• Provide governance and oversight for risk validation.
• Collaborate with Risk Register Leads and second line advisory.

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk assessment processes

Leadership

Cross-functional team management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional technology risk designations (CISA, CRISC, CISSP)

Tools

Archer

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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Senior Manager, IT Risk Assessment

Apply locations TORONTO, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 8, 2025 (29 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0000124985

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 looking for a Senior Manager responsible for leading the execution of Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA). You will play a key role in managing operational risks, providing guidance and oversight to the execution team, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a robust risk management framework, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive strategic outcomes within a dynamic and evolving environment.

What will you do?

• Oversee the design and lead the execution of the end-to-end RCSA process, ensuring alignment with the standard, and organizational objectives.

• Play a leading role in the design and foundation of the ‘Process’ RCSA for IT Processes.

• Provide governance and oversight for risk validation, profiling, and updates to the risk register.

• Collaborate with Risk Register Leads, Accountable Executives, and second line advisory and oversight teams to ensure successful execution.

• Escalate issues, late deliverables, and critical risks to senior leadership for resolution.

• Drive changes in the business environment to anticipate and address emerging risks.

• Manage adherence to applicable timelines, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Extensive experience in operational risk management and execution of risk assessments.

• Strong knowledge of risk and control assessment processes.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive outcomes.

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

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

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

Nice-to-have

• Experience in regulatory compliance and industry best practices for risk management.

• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills to assess business environment impacts.

• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and control environments.

• Familiarity with collaboration tools – JIRA and Confluence

• Excellent communication across management at all levels of seniority.

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

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:

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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