Job Description

As Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Policy (ERP), you will be part of the team that champions the enterprise-wide implementation of the RBC Enterprise Risk Policy Management Requirements (GRM-RP5) and contribute to fostering a culture of policy awareness and adherence across RBC.

Specifically, you will design, develop, lead and/or implement enterprise-wide policy management strategic initiatives and provide policy governance advisory services to policy governance centres and partners across the organization and all lines of defence.

What will you do?

Design, develop, lead, and/or implement various ERP strategic initiatives including the following:Enterprise-wide policy adherence monitoring program to enable reasonable assurance of policy adherence and reporting and monitoring of policy exceptions and violations.Ongoing implementation of and advisory on the target operating model for Policy Governance as well as related business-as-usual implementation of GRM-RP5.Policy management/governance enablement through technology-driven tools.Business-as-usual GRM-RP5 policy adherence and implementation program.Maintain strong relationships and collaborate with ERP’s partners, including other centres of policy governance and policy management teams across the bank, to help ensure ERP’s strategic initiatives are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and cohesive with other risk management programs (e.g., issue management, risk and control self assessment (RCSA)) across the bank.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves:

University degree5+ years of experience in policy management/governance and/or related governance functionVery good understanding of policy management requirements and challenges at RBC, including regulatory expectations, and/or best practices across industriesIntellectual curiosity, global and strategic mindset with ability to think conceptually and creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and/or find solutions to complex problemsProven ability to drive results, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in an evolving environmentExceptional people skills: ability to collaborate effectively, draw out diverse views, and influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups to achieve greater resultsAbility to work independently and in an organized mannerExcellent written and oral communication skillsVery strong problem-solving skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point

Nice-to-Haves:

Project management experience and/or project management designationKnowledge of / experience in policy management toolsStrong presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior management and/or governance forumsFamiliarity with strategic technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics

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 and competitive compensationLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impact Flexible work/life balance optionsWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creative Visioning, Policy Governance, Policy Management, Process Improvements, Program Management, Risk Management Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Initiative, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-08-05

Application Deadline:

2025-08-23

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.

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