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About the Role

The Senior Director, Cyber and Technology Risk Management is responsible for leading governance and oversight of cyber and technology risk management practices across RBC’s business segments and Caribbean region operations. This role involves independent risk management governance activities, including regional risk appetite, enhancing governance documents, overseeing first-line-of-defense risk management, and owning IT risk appetite.

Responsibilities

Oversee IT risk management practices covering all facets of the IT Risk Framework, including Cyber Security.
Provide interpretation and counsel on policies, and challenge existing risk management practices.
Develop and set the vision for IT and Cyber Risk management aligned with the Operational Risk strategy.
Ensure enterprise-wide policies meet diverse regional requirements, providing assurances of compliance while minimizing adverse impact to business operations.
Lead, contribute, and/or support the execution of the IT Risk management program across all US entities.
Provide leadership and challenge the first line of defence to ensure IT and Cyber Risk is managed within risk appetite.
Contribute to the creation and updates of policies and standards for Cyber and Technology Risk.
Support the development of business-specific risk appetite statements and measures.
Provide IT Risk policy interpretation to the first line of defence and advise on the development of procedures and guidelines.
Develop and establish effective monitoring practices to ensure adherence to the IT risk management framework and policy.
Assist business in the identification of issues.
Advise and collaborate with IT and business leadership on appropriate ways to strengthen controls in non-compliant areas.
Advise and assist the first line of defence in IT Risk mitigation planning activities.
Ensure the IT Risk Profile is fairly presented through ongoing reporting and escalation to senior management.
Lead a team of senior cyber and technology risk professionals and drive a culture of integrity.
Foster strong stakeholder relationships to enable active and collaborative working relationships.
Represent the global Cyber and Technology Risk team across business segments and Caribbean region.
Act as a coach and mentor for the broader global team.
Provide thought leadership on all aspects of Cyber and Technology Risk management.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business / Computer Science
A minimum of 15 years of experience in progressively responsible IT risk management roles in a global financial services organization
Extensive experience in Technology and Cyber space (1LOD, 2 LOD, 3 LOD)
Solid understanding of Banking business functions
Strong leadership skills
Board and Senior Management presentation skills
Experience working with regulators
Strategic mindset, with excellent knowledge and understanding of the financial industry.
Highly developed ability for conceptual thinking
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Well-developed impact and influence skills
Proven track record of building strong relationships across business functions.
15+ years of experience in the financial services sector
Experience in an independent risk management role

Skills

Business Continuity
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)
Cyber Security Management
Information Security Auditing
Information Technology (IT) Risk Management
Operational Delivery
Problem Management
Process Management
Threat Management

Location

20 KING ST W:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Senior Director
15+ years

Education Level

Undergraduate degree

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
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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.