Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
As the Director, Front Office Risk Management Oversight, you will play a critical role within the Total Fund Management team of the Chief Investment Office at RBC Insurance. You will provide independent oversight of key front office risk management activities, including Single Name Limit governance, compliance monitoring, operational risk controls, and product risk reviews.
This position requires strong expertise in risk management practices within a regulated financial institution or asset management environment, coupled with advanced analytical skills and the ability to partner effectively across investment, finance, and risk teams.
Your oversight and insights will help ensure the front office adheres to internal and regulatory standards, while enabling business needs through effective risk frameworks and reporting. This is a highly visible role that provides direct exposure to senior leadership, supporting sound decision-making and sustainable growth for RBC Insurance.
What will you do?
- Provide oversight of Single Name Limits, including review and tracking of requests, database maintenance, and dashboard reporting in collaboration with Data Analytics.
- Lead front office risk compliance monitoring (Single Name & Sector Limits, SIPP Asset Categories, OSFI Guidelines, leverage calculations).
- Deliver ongoing operational risk control attestations, delegated authority oversight, and Volcker compliance reporting.
- Conduct product risk reviews across market, credit, and liquidity risks.
- Manage and maintain the model inventory for the Chief Investment Office.
- Support the quarterly Approved Actuary and internal credit outlook reviews, in collaboration with Finance and Risk partners.
- Prepare and deliver quarterly earnings and credit risk commentary with the CFO Office.
- Lead responses to ad-hoc regulatory inquiries and internal risk projects.
- Serve as system owner for multiple enterprise risk platforms (Archer, Fenex, LAMP, ERIC, ORMS, Cluster 7, BIA, NFA MCO).
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- 7–10 years of progressive risk management experience within a regulated financial institution or asset management environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk governance frameworks, compliance practices, and exposure monitoring.
- Advanced education: Technical Master’s degree or recognized risk designation (e.g., FRM, PRM).
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability, with experience using risk and financial systems (Bloomberg, data analytics platforms).
Nice-to-have:
- CFA designation.
- Data science and reporting skills (Python, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI).
- Exposure to product pricing and embedded risk considerations.
- Experience preparing senior management reporting and regulatory submissions.
What’s in it for you?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence key risk management decisions.
- Leaders who support your growth with coaching and career development opportunities.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team within the Chief Investment Office.
- The opportunity to take on challenging and meaningful work that has a direct impact on RBC Insurance’s risk framework and client outcomes.
- RBCI software tools to boost your productivity
Job Skills
Business Analytics, Business Performance Management, Commercial Acumen, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Treasury Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
INSURANCE
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-16
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
As the Director, Front Office Risk Management Oversight, you will play a critical role within the Total Fund Management team of the Chief Investment Office at RBC Insurance. You will provide independent oversight of key front office risk management activities, including Single Name Limit governance, compliance monitoring, operational risk controls, and product risk reviews.
This position requires strong expertise in risk management practices within a regulated financial institution or asset management environment, coupled with advanced analytical skills and the ability to partner effectively across investment, finance, and risk teams.
Your oversight and insights will help ensure the front office adheres to internal and regulatory standards, while enabling business needs through effective risk frameworks and reporting. This is a highly visible role that provides direct exposure to senior leadership, supporting sound decision-making and sustainable growth for RBC Insurance.
What will you do?
- Provide oversight of Single Name Limits, including review and tracking of requests, database maintenance, and dashboard reporting in collaboration with Data Analytics.
- Lead front office risk compliance monitoring (Single Name & Sector Limits, SIPP Asset Categories, OSFI Guidelines, leverage calculations).
- Deliver ongoing operational risk control attestations, delegated authority oversight, and Volcker compliance reporting.
- Conduct product risk reviews across market, credit, and liquidity risks.
- Manage and maintain the model inventory for the Chief Investment Office.
- Support the quarterly Approved Actuary and internal credit outlook reviews, in collaboration with Finance and Risk partners.
- Prepare and deliver quarterly earnings and credit risk commentary with the CFO Office.
- Lead responses to ad-hoc regulatory inquiries and internal risk projects.
- Serve as system owner for multiple enterprise risk platforms (Archer, Fenex, LAMP, ERIC, ORMS, Cluster 7, BIA, NFA MCO).
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- 7–10 years of progressive risk management experience within a regulated financial institution or asset management environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk governance frameworks, compliance practices, and exposure monitoring.
- Advanced education: Technical Master’s degree or recognized risk designation (e.g., FRM, PRM).
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability, with experience using risk and financial systems (Bloomberg, data analytics platforms).
Nice-to-have:
- CFA designation.
- Data science and reporting skills (Python, Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI).
- Exposure to product pricing and embedded risk considerations.
- Experience preparing senior management reporting and regulatory submissions.
What’s in it for you?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence key risk management decisions.
- Leaders who support your growth with coaching and career development opportunities.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team within the Chief Investment Office.
- The opportunity to take on challenging and meaningful work that has a direct impact on RBC Insurance’s risk framework and client outcomes.
- RBCI software tools to boost your productivity
Job Skills
Business Analytics, Business Performance Management, Commercial Acumen, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Treasury Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
INSURANCE
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-16
Application Deadline:
2025-10-03
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.