Senior Operational Risk Manager - GFT

What is the Opportunity?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

In this hands-on technical role, you will Manage and provide subject matter expertise on technology risk control and advisory services to Finance IT and CFO Group management. Services include IT & operational risk analysis, risk & compliance reporting, risk awareness & advisory and audit liaison. You will assess and manage to ensure on-going compliance with rapidly evolving technology management policies & standards.

What will you do?

• Identify and assess IT & operational risks across a large & diverse portfolio of applications, 40% of which are subject to stringent SOX & SOC1 control standards

• Test Controls and document results/conclusions specific to MRA requests, Bank examinations, and/or any Regulatory requests

• Monitor and report on risk exposures, including leading Archer approval Findings meetings that are hosted by the VP, Global Head of Finance IT

• Support Finance IT Director and SMT management on the appropriate treatment of technology risks

• Raise awareness of IT & operational risk, including design and roll-out of tailored IT risk education programs

• Develop an understanding of best risk & control practices by maintaining a professional network across specialist teams such as Cyber Security, Group Risk Management and Internal Audit; act as Finance IT’s ‘point of contact’ for these teams

• Manage Finance IT’s Enhanced Compliance Program (ECP), a major internal IT-driven initiative to drive compliance with current and emerging IT policy & standards. Contribute to the development of IT risk competencies, practices and outcomes across GFT

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role

• Proficient inORM frameworks, with expertise inaudit processes,access management, andchange management.

• Well-versed in compliance standards, includingSOXandSOC 1

• Strong risk analysis skills, with experience supporting regulatory requests, internal or external IT audit and testing controls

• Extensive IT expertise with operating systems such as: Unix, Windows, z/OS, database systems: Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, and software security architectures.

• Thorough understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL or COBIT

• Proficient in leveraging Excel for data analysis and process flow mapping, complemented by expertise in creating Visio diagrams to visualize workflows and systems

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to general IT and business managers

Nice-to-have

• Relevant qualification in risk & information systems control such as: CRISC, CISSP, CISA

• Previous banking experience

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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

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Job Skills

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Global Risk, Information Security Auditing, IT Standards, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDBedfordCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-01-132026-02-27

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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