IT Governance Controls Specialist

What is the Opportunity?

Join an innovative team as an IT Governance & Controls Specialist in the Cloud Control Engineering team at RBC. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and enhancing Cloud Key and Non-Key Controls, writing control packages, and supporting the automation of control testing. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about governance, compliance, and cloud technologies.

As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with Hybrid Cloud & Intelligence Operations, Governance & Compliance Office, Risk, SREs, Platform Engineers, Architects, and Security Professionals. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining and enhancing our program's compliance across an agile framework.

What will you do?

• Act as a liaison between the Hybrid Cloud & Intelligence Operations, Governance & Compliance Office and technical teams, translating governance requirements into actionable solutions.

• Implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure secure and compliant cloud operations.

• Define and document Cloud Key and Non-Key Controls, including writing control packages and identifying opportunities for automated testing.

• Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics, analyzing trends to improve compliance and reduce risk.

• Collaborate with technical teams and risk management groups across RBC (2LOD and 3LOD) to ensure effective governance practices.

• Support regulatory readiness by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and addressing findings.

• A proactive mindset with a bias for action and ownership, capable of driving work to completion under restrictive timelines.

• Has creativity, energy, and passion for leveraging technology to transform governance and compliance processes.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Haves:

• A relevant degree or certification in Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, or Information Security, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2-5 years of IT controls testing experience; experience with IT risk and compliance frameworks (e.g., CSA, NIST, ISO 27001) practices preferably within financial services industry.

• Strong experience writing and managing controls documentation, including control packages.

• Familiarity with audit and regulatory processes, particularly in a technical or cloud environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience working in a large enterprise organization and/or Financial Sector Institution.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with regulatory compliance programs (e.g., OSFI, GDPR, FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI) and audit procedures.

• Knowledge of cloud technologies and their impact on governance and compliance processes.

• Experience with tools like Splunk, Tableau, or similar platforms for data visualization and reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.

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

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Cloud Computing, Cloud Platform, Information Technology Trends, IT Service Design, IT Service Management (ITSM), Organizational Change Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Transformation Strategy

Additional Job Details

330 FRONT ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-09-182025-10-10

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.