Associate Director, Operational Resilience & BCM - Governance at Royal Bank of Canada | Toronto, Canada | Rezi

Associate Director, Operational Resilience & BCM - Governance at Royal Bank of Canada

Associate Director, Operational Resilience & BCM - Governance

Royal Bank of Canada · Toronto, Canada

1 weeks ago

Associate Director, Operational Resilience & BCM - Governance

Royal Bank of Canada · Toronto, Canada

7 days ago
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About the Role

The Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO) is seeking an Associate Director of Operational Resilience & Business Continuity Management (BCM) to support enterprise-wide Operational Resilience and BCM programs and execution across RBC's platforms. This role will partner with platform and business unit leaders to drive consistent BCM practices, support artifact quality improvements, and contribute to establishing RBC as best-in-class in organizational preparedness and response to disruptions.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Management procedures, governance, quality assurance, training, and enterprise control monitoring across all platforms
  • Establish and maintain standardized BCM methodologies, procedures, and execution expectations, including version control of Business unit addendums aligned with BCRM Standards
  • Conduct sampling, defect tracking, and remediation of BCM artifacts to improve completeness, accuracy, and consistency and oversee a comprehensive Quality Assurance program
  • Support the design and delivery of comprehensive BCM training programs for BCM Advisors and business teams
  • Track training participation and measure training effectiveness
  • Support maintenance and monitoring of the Enterprise BCM control library, identifying and escalating control deficiencies, escalating critical issues to Platforms for resolution
  • Partner with platform and business unit leaders to drive consistent BCM practices and embed business continuity into the way RBC leads, operates, and responds to disruption
  • Support regulatory, supervisory, and audit engagements as accountable owner, coordinating evidence, walkthroughs, and remediation outcomes
  • Prepare executive reporting on enterprise BCM program health, maturity, regulatory alignment, and performance metrics

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience in Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, or Non-Financial Risk within large, complex financial institutions, with direct accountability for execution and capability development
  • Demonstrated experience supporting remediation and uplift initiatives, translating regulatory expectations into practical, executable programs
  • Proven capability in supporting enterprise-wide BCM frameworks, procedures, standards, and quality assurance processes across multiple business units
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements related to BCM, disaster recovery, and incident management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate BCM concepts to business teams and senior stakeholders
  • MBA, FRM, CFA, CBCI, DRI International
  • Experience establishing enterprise monitoring, reporting, and metrics frameworks for BCM outcomes and compliance
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-platform teams on BCM initiatives
  • Familiarity with BCM tools, platforms, and technology solutions that enhance execution and reporting

Skills

  • Business Process Design
  • Decision Making
  • Financial Risk Management (FRM)
  • Operational Risks
  • Risk Control
  • Risk Management
  • Teamwork

Location

  • BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
  • Toronto
  • Canada

Work Type

  • Full time

Experience Level

  • Associate Director

Education Level

  • MBA
  • FRM
  • CFA
  • CBCI
  • DRI International

Benefits

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • The ability to make a lasting impact and drive organizational resilience across one of Canada's leading financial institutions
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team within the Enterprise Chief Controls Office
  • Opportunities to influence strategic decisions at the enterprise level
  • Flexible work/life balance options and a progressive, inclusive workplace culture

About the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.