Senior Manager, Risk and Controls GFT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Stock options

Job summary

RBC in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager, Risk and Controls, for the Risk and Governance team within Global Functions Technology (GFT). You will own risk oversight, lead control testing, and drive risk initiatives across the unit.

The role requires CRISC or equivalent, 7+ years in risk, strong communication and presentation skills, and a proactive, results-driven mindset. Expect collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• CRISC or Equivalent Designation is required.
• 7+ Years Experience as a Risk Professional.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements and risk tools (ERIC/Archer).

Responsibilities

• Understand and evaluate risks from the Risk Register and assess new risks.
• Lead successful control testing for GFT as controls are scheduled for testing.
• Document and manage EIM Issues and ITRM Findings from creation to closure.
• Serve as a Risk Management SME for junior staff in the team.
• Oversee and report on timely completion of Application Control Assessments.
• Understand Risks/Issues/KRIs/Reports in the RCSA and advise Senior Management.
• Describe the Business Unit’s Risk Profile and remediation actions.
• Create new risks and controls and complete control testing as needed.
• Build and present materials for senior-level risk management meetings.

Skills

CRISC designation

7+ Years Risk Experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Initiative & self-starter

Tools

ERIC/Archer knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Are you passionate about Risk? We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Manager, Risk and Controls, for the Risk and Governance team in Global Functions Technology (GFT). The successful candidate will have a full understanding of GFT’s Risk Profile, Risk Appetite and be able to clearly communicate/support Senior Management and Executives.

Job Description

Are you passionate about Risk? We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Manager, Risk and Controls, for the Risk and Governance team in Global Functions Technology (GFT). The successful candidate will have a full understanding of GFT’s Risk Profile, Risk Appetite and be able to clearly communicate/support Senior Management and Executives.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Understand all of the underlying Risks in the Risk Register (the book of record of documented and assessed operational risks) and evaluate all new risks.
• Lead successful control testing for GFT as controls are scheduled for testing.
• Document and manage EIM Issues and ITRM Findings from creation to closure.
• Serve as a Risk Management Subject Matter Expert for more junior staff within the team.
• Oversee and report on the timely completion of Application Control Assessments.
• Understand all the Risks/Issues/KRI’s/Reports that feed into the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Be able to discuss and provide advice to Senior Management.
• Ability to describe the Business Unit’s Risk Profile as reflected in the Risk Register, including any actions being taken to remediate excess risk exposure.
• Manage the creation of new risks and controls (including completion of control testing) as needed.
• Build and present materials for senior-level risk management meetings – distribute notes and action items.
• Develop next-gen tools and processes to streamline risk management and gain risk insights.
• Participate in and lead risk related projects and assessments as they are rolled out across GFT, such as key remediation activities or implementing new tools.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• CRISC/or Equivalent Designation
• 7+ Years Experience as a Risk Professional
• Has a lot of Initiative, Self-Starter, Ability to navigate situations where the requirements may not initially be clear.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.

Nice-to-have

• Experience using LLM’s to generate plans, management reports and presentations
• Build and integrate Agentic AI agents to make manual processes more efficient
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.
• Previous knowledge/experience with Key Risks/Indicator tools (e.g ERIC/Archer)
• Ability to facilitate discussion between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across multiple functions and businesses.

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

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING 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: 2026-06-25

Application Deadline: 2026-09-12

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.