Senior Manager, Technology Risk Governance (Global Security)

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager, Technology Risk Governance (Global Security) will be a part of the Global IT Risk organization in Global Security, IT Risk Domain Governance which focuses on the strategic implementation of a structured risk stewardship model across RBC's technology functions. This department facilitates the uniformity of risk management practices across RBC’s IT Risk Management framework, strengthening IT governance and oversight.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced lead for the IT Risk Domain Governance team. The Senior Manager, Technology Risk Governance (Global Security) will oversee the development and deployment of Global IT Risk's domain governance playbooks, templates, and implementation schedule, coordinating with IT risk domain leads to ensure domain governance practices are designed for audit and regulatory readiness while remaining compliant with internal and external standards. You will champion the organizational change management strategy and program coordination activities that enable domain owners, control owners, and supporting functions across technology operations to adopt consistent risk stewardship practices.

What will you do?

• Develop comprehensive playbooks, templates, and standardized governance materials to facilitate uniform execution of IT domain roles and responsibilities spanning IT governance, IT issues management, IT risk reporting, and service level monitoring.
• Design organizational change management strategy and coordinate deployment activities across program partners, stakeholder groups, and business units to drive adoption and alignment
• Facilitate the definition and monitoring of domain maturity assessments and performance indicators, establishing measurement frameworks to track progress against expected outcomes and governance objectives
• Provide strategic support to the Executive Steering Group, translating program progress, risks, and recommendations into clear, actionable insights to inform senior leadership decision-making
• Recommend and communicate process and procedure standards aligned to enterprise requirements, enabling program partners to implement governance workflows with consistency and rigor
• Design service monitoring frameworks and measurement approaches that define expectations and accountability between service producers and consumers across the technology operating model
• Identify opportunities for enhancing the IT Risk Domain Governance program execution, adapting to evolving business environments, regulatory and operational risk standards revisions.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• University graduate or equivalent, Professional designations i.e. CRISC, CISSP, PMP
• Minimum of 5-7 years IT Risk Management experience demonstrating a strong foundation of risk and control management knowledge and industry experience across Information Technology (IT) domains
• Experience with large-scale organizational change management initiatives within the financial services industry.
• Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint and executive communication visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Figma, or similar platforms)
• Proven ability to coordinate across distributed, multi-functional stakeholder groups and drive consensus among diverse organizational partners
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop clear, compelling narratives for executive-level audiences
• Strong analytical and program management capabilities, including experience with roadmap development, stakeholder engagement, and change tracking
• Strong organizational awareness, business acumen, customer orientation and strong analytical skills

Nice-to-have 

• Strong problem-solving, analytical (including qualitative analysis), research and quantitative skills 
• Big 4 IT risk consulting and/or audit 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
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Security Architecture, Performance Management (PM)

Additional Job Details

16 YORK ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-03-252026-04-25

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

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