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About the Role

We’re seeking a Director, Regulatory Program Delivery, to oversee critical enterprise-wide initiatives. In this role, you’ll shape RBC’s regulatory compliance posture, drive operational resilience, and lead a team of high-performing program managers. As a key leader in the Regulatory PMO, you’ll be responsible for delivering programs that directly impact RBC’s regulatory standing, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities. You’ll collaborate with executive stakeholders, influence cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment between business objectives and regulatory mandates. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by transforming how RBC approaches compliance and cybersecurity on a global scale.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the vision for regulatory program delivery, aligning with RBC’s enterprise goals and risk appetite.
Lead a portfolio of complex, interdependent workstreams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
Engage with C-suite executives, business leaders, and technology partners to secure buy-in, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making.
Mentor and empower a team of Senior Program Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and delivery excellence.
Establish robust governance frameworks, proactively identify risks, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Champion organizational change, addressing resistance and ensuring smooth adoption of regulatory initiatives across diverse teams.
Oversee program budgets, forecast resource needs, and optimize spending to maximize ROI.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading large-scale regulatory, cybersecurity, or risk programs in a complex enterprise environment
Demonstrated knowledge of control testing methodologies
Ability to connect regulatory requirements to business outcomes, sequencing initiatives to balance urgency and long-term goals.
Exceptional political acuity and executive presence, with a track record of influencing outcomes without formal authority.
Proven ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed organization.
Composure under pressure, with experience navigating ambiguity, regulatory scrutiny, and competing priorities.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory landscapes (e.g., NIST, OSFI, NYDFS) and their operational implications
Proven experience leading and successfully delivering programs with very high level of value (benefit/cost), complexity and uncertainty
Expert level Influencing, Negotiating, Communication, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
Demonstrated change management capabilities

Skills

Adaptability
Budgeting
Cross-Team Collaboration
Decision Making
Information Technology (IT) Projects
Long Term Planning
Program Management
Resource Management
Team Management
Vision Alignment

Location

16 YORK ST:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

10+ years of experience

Education Level

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, PMP, or equivalent in cybersecurity, risk, or program management

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Commissions
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.
Opportunities to do challenging work.

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.