Senior Manager - Data Risk and Governance

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a Senior Manager - Data Risk and Governance in the Global Functions Data Management Office within the Chief Data Office at RBC, you are responsible for reviewing and assessing Global Functions risk assessments including Data Risk Assessments, Privacy Risk Assessments and Supplier Risk Management Assessments to ensure effective review and challenge. You will also build and maintain relationships with the business enabling robust management of risks through controls adhering to relevant procedures, standards, and policies.

This role positions you as a strategic risk and governance expert with exposure to enterprise-scale data management, emerging AI/privacy regulations, and senior stakeholder influence.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Execute consistent risk assessment – Strengthen review and challenge across Global Functions to ensure effective controls to enterprise information management risk.
• Identify and escalate issues – Raise and record concerns with relevant personnel as they arise, both actual and prospective.
• Provide guidance and resources – Advise submitters on standards, policies, procedures, tools, methodologies, and solutions aligned with segment/function risk needs.
• Review data management practices – Challenge the business on how they manage data risk; maintain understanding of RBC's data collection, usage, and storage practices.
• Assess inherent data risks – Provide expertise on Data Accountability, Data Quality, Data Sourcing, Aggregation & Provisioning, Data Sharing and Usage, Data Reporting, and Data Retention & Destruction.
• Ensure regulatory compliance – Understand and apply privacy regulations across jurisdictions (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.) and evaluate control adequacy and effectiveness.
• Support personal information protection – Work with Segments and Functions to protect Personal Information in accordance with applicable privacy regulatory requirements and responsible use practices.
• Stay current on landscape – Research and monitor the data, privacy, and AI landscape; stay updated on relevant bills, policies, standards, and regulations and their RBC application.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of data management, privacy, compliance, and regulatory risk management practices
• Demonstrated track record of effective communication across all levels
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Self-directed professional capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in the financial services industry
• Privacy accreditation (IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals)
• Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM®) training or certification

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

Job Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Risk Assessments

Additional Job Details

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPRegularSalaried2026-03-252026-05-31

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.