Managing Director, Controls (Global Security)

What is the Opportunity?

Global IT Risk (GITR) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. It enables the protection of RBC's brand, systems, and operations by equipping technology partners with meaningful actions, insights, actionable advice, and information on RBC IT & Cyber risks. Join our dynamic team as a "Managing Director, Controls" where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our organization's technology, risk, security, and operations landscape.

You will lead and execute risk-based control testing activities, independently evaluating the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of these controls within first line of defense (1LOD). Your expertise will be critical in driving change and overall improvement across the organization's approach to IT and Cyber risk. This is an advanced senior position, offering opportunities to work across the organization, functions, and make a significant impact.

What will you do?

• Lead, set direction and execute on RBC's IT Key Controls testing and assurance program.

• Prepare program roadmap, project, and/or implementation plans to align with executive approval.

• Design & implement a scalable, sustainable controls analysis framework, methodology and processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise & regulatory standards.

• Provide oversight for internal control testing function and related activities.

• Present roadmaps and reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders as required.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across all business units, and 3 lines of defense.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, advising stakeholders on risk, control testing, compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of external technology and cybersecurity trends, emerging technologies, and internal technology and cyber risk management practices.

What You Need to Succeed?

Must have:

• 12+ years of experience in IT controls testing & analysis, risk management, or a related field within a large financial institution or similar environment.

• Track record of building & leading high-performing teams in complex environments.

• IT control expertise in diverse technology platforms, including cloud, mainframe, databases, middleware, and applications.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks applicable to the US, Canada, UK, and APAC.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with an eye towards the details.

• Strong stakeholder management, organization and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to transform and modernize processes, aligning legacy and modern IT practices into cohesive risk strategies. Experienced in control optimization and automation.

Nice to have:

• A strong understanding of financial services industry and experience with Compliance and Industry framework such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, COBIT etc.

• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and frameworks i.e. OSFI, FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY, OCC.

• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations and compliance requirements for the financial services industry concerning hybrid cloud and multiple technology domains specific to the areas of oversight.

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $200,000-$325,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high-performance culture

• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.