VP, CM Operational Risk, Controls & Governance

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to enhance operational risk reporting within Capital Markets. This role involves preparing detailed reports, leading risk initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective governance and risk management practices. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and teamwork, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement. Join a high-performing team that encourages innovation and fosters a culture of risk ownership and awareness.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services or risk reporting.
• Proficiency in data handling and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly operational risk reports and trend analyses.
• Lead risk appetite measures and key risk indicator refresh processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Capital Markets

Decision Making

Management Reporting

Operational Risks

Risk Management

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a member of the Capital Markets Operational Risk, Controls and Governance (ORC&G) team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing operational risk reporting and presentations. Your work will support oversight of operational risk controls and governance initiatives within Capital Markets, ensure consistent application of the Operational Risk Management Framework and policies, and foster a culture of risk ownership, awareness, and issue management. The team aims to continuously improve reporting efficiency and effectiveness.

What will you do?

• Prepare monthly Capital Markets operational risk reports and trend analyses using risk assessments, event data, audits, regulatory views, KRIs, external events, and conduct risk metrics to communicate key themes, trends, and emerging issues.
• Lead the annual risk appetite measures and key risk indicator refresh processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and frameworks.
• Support management of smaller-scale non-financial risk initiatives within Capital Markets, including planning, socialization, implementation, and maintenance.
• Assist the CM COO’s Administration, Controls and Governance (ACG) Committee with governance and administrative activities; handle ad hoc regulatory reviews and submissions related to operational risk reporting.
• Collaborate with GRM Enterprise Operational Risk and CM business leads on reporting, risk indicators, and related subjects.
• Document and communicate business and technical requirements for reporting maintenance, and implement report or process enhancements.

What you need to succeed?

• At least 7 years of relevant experience with deep knowledge of the financial services industry or risk reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Tableau, SQL, and handling large data sets.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of operational risk management best practices for Capital Markets products.
• Experience in front office, audit, or risk management is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to perform under time constraints.
• Knowledge of Alteryx or Python is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenges, support your growth through coaching, and foster a collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive rewards program, flexible work options, and opportunities to engage in challenging work within a high-performing team.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Supportive leadership for your development.
• Opportunities for challenging work and career growth.
• Flexible work/life balance options.

Job Skills

Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Management Reporting, Operational Risks, Risk Management, Teamwork

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: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-05-05

Application Deadline: 2025-05-20

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

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