Senior Director, US Cybersecurity Services

rbc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in the United States seeks a Senior Director of US Cybersecurity Services to lead enterprise-wide security, governance, and risk management across US operations, translating regulatory requirements into strategic capabilities that drive security and growth.

You will partner with cyber leadership to shape multi-year strategy and ensure compliance with GLBA, NYDFS, FINRA, and NIST/FFIEC, while directing end-to-end delivery of security solutions and prioritizing investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 15+ years in cybersecurity and leadership.
• 7+ years in financial services or regulated industries.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and driving excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead US cybersecurity services team and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee security practices aligned with standards and local regulations.
• Drive end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for US requirements.
• Prioritize capability enhancements with business rationale and risk-based justification.
• Develop and maintain multi-year cybersecurity strategy for the US region.

Skills

Cyber architecture

Threat management

Data protection

Endpoint security

SOC services

Vulnerability management

Insider risk

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This position represents a strategic leadership opportunity to shape cybersecurity excellence and risk management across RBC's US operations. As the Senior Director of US Cybersecurity Services, you will serve as an enterprise leader and peer-level partner to the organization's cyber leadership, translating complex US regulatory requirements and industry frameworks (NIST, FFIEC) into strategic cyber capabilities that drive both security excellence and business growth.

This is a critical role that directly influences the strategy, maintains regulatory standing, and protect enterprise assets. You will own accountability for ensuring all US operations maintain a strong security posture, operate within regulatory guardrails, and leverage cyber capabilities as a competitive advantage.

What will you do?

Strategic Leadership & Governance of US Cybersecurity Services

Lead and manage the US cybersecurity services team to ensure consistent delivery of security services and compliance with regulatory requirements across all US legal entities.

Oversee adherence to security best practices and alignment with both enterprise standards and local regulatory expectations.

Maintain a resilient, compliant security infrastructure and ensure accountability for cyber risk management across the region.

Shape and Operationalize Cybersecurity Solutions

Drive end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity solutions that align with US regulatory guidance, industry frameworks, business requirements, and emerging threat landscapes.

Serve as the subject matter expert ensuring solutions address both compliance mandates and operational business needs.

Ensure that global cyber capabilities are effectively adapted to US requirements and that regulatory obligations are met without unnecessary disruption to business operations.

Manage and Prioritize Cyber Capability Enhancement Requests

Evaluate, prioritize, and advance capability enhancement requests to enterprise cyber teams, providing clear business rationale and risk-based justification for each request.

Articulate the technical and business requirements, regulatory drivers, and risk mitigation benefits to support decision-making by enterprise leadership.

Drive Adoption of New Cybersecurity Services and Controls

Drive the adoption of new cybersecurity services and controls across US legal entities by partnering with enterprise teams to develop messaging and implementation strategies that resonate with US business units and support successful deployment.

Ensure that new capabilities are effectively operationalized and that the organization maximizes the return on cyber investments.

Develop and Maintain Multi-Year Cybersecurity Strategy

Define and maintain a forward-looking cybersecurity strategy for the US region that aligns with regulatory frameworks, anticipates emerging threats and technologies, and supports long-term organizational objectives.

Monitor evolving threat landscapes and regulatory changes to inform strategy updates and ensure the organization remains ahead of emerging risks.Ensure that cyber capabilities, investments, and team development are strategically aligned with the organization's long-term security posture and risk management objectives.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with demonstrated advancement to leadership or strategic advisory roles, including cyber architecture and engineering disciplines with reporting to executive management.
• Minimum 7 years in financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries subject to federal compliance requirements
• Proven track record leading technical teams, developing staff capabilities, and driving technical excellence.

Technical Expertise -

• Strategic knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and design principles across multiple security domains (e.g., vulnerability management, data protection, endpoint security, SOC services, threat management, insider risk).
• Ability to assess, design, and support delivery of security solutions that align with both technical requirements and regulatory mandates in financial services environments.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge -

• Knowledge of US financial services regulatory frameworks including GLBA, NYDFS, FINRA, and NIST/FFIEC guidance
• Capability to interpret compliance implications and advise on regulatory impact of security decisions.

Leadership & Strategic Capabilities

• Executive presence with ability to communicate complex cybersecurity topics clearly to senior management, committees, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills to drive alignment across business units and geographies.
• Strategic mindset with ability to develop forward-looking plans balancing current compliance needs with emerging threats and technologies.
• Risk-based decision-making approach; ability to prioritize investments based on business impact