Senior Manager, Risk and Controls Global Functions Technology

rbc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & flexible benefits

Stock where applicable

Leadership development

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager, Risk and Controls in the Risk and Governance team of Global Functions Technology. You will lead risk assessment, control testing, and issue management, while guiding junior staff and presenting to senior management.

The role emphasizes risk awareness, strategic thinking, and collaboration across technology and business lines in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• CRISC or equivalent designation is required.
• 7+ years of experience as a risk professional.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Initiative, self-starter mentality and ability to navigate unclear requirements.
• Deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Understand risks in the Risk Register and evaluate new risks.
• Lead control testing for GFT as testing is scheduled.
• Document and manage EIM Issues and ITRM findings from creation to closure.
• Serve as a risk SME for junior staff within the team.
• Oversee and report on Application Control Assessments.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

CRISC or Equivalent Designation

Tools

ERIC/Archer

Job description

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.

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?

• 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?

• 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:
• 120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD City:
• Bedford Country:
• Canada Work hours/week:
• 37.5 Employment Type:
• Full time Platform:
• TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type:
• Regular Pay Type:
• Salaried Posted Date:
• 2026-09-24 Application Deadline:
• 2026-09-30 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

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