Senior Manager, Risk Identification
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Risk Identification is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of risk and control methodologies and analyses. This ensures appropriate identification, assessment, and coverage of Non-Financial Risk categories across the first line of defense. The Senior Manager will drive standardization, support regulatory compliance, and provide analytical and advisory insights to key stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include:
- Risk and Control Methodology Execution (50%)
- Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs) (35%)
- Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
What will you do?
- Risk and Control Methodology Execution: Lead the execution and refinement of risk identification and control assessment methodologies, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and rigor. This includes conducting deep dives and thematic reviews of 1LOD Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and risk/control registers, identifying emerging risks and control gaps, and developing and enhancing risk and control documentation, templates, and reporting tools.
- Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs): Advise on non-financial risk categories, guiding business partners in interpreting and applying risk frameworks, analyzing control adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment and compliance. This includes identifying and recommending opportunities for process standardization and best practice adoption across business units.
- Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement: Design and deliver specialized training sessions and materials on risk and control topics, leveraging data-driven insights and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to communicate risk findings, provide insights, and support enhancement opportunities.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or other related field; extensive experience in risk governance and management within the financial services industry.
- 8+ years experience in risk management, with a focus on risk and control methodologies and non-financial risk categories.
- Knowledge in developing and executing risk identification and assessment frameworks in a large, complex organization.
- Advanced understanding of internal and external regulatory requirements and standards.
- Analytical skills, with experience in conducting complex risk analyses and thematic reviews.
Nice-have
- MBA, CRM, FRM, GRC or other related designations.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex risk data to inform decision making and identify emerging trends.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with risk management software and tools, and the ability to leverage technology to enhance risk identification and control processes.
- Training Design and Development: Ability to develop, customize, and implement risk management training programs that address identified gaps, enhance organizational risk awareness, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
**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 compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details
Address:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-12
Application Deadline:
2025-12-03
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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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.
Senior Manager, Risk Identification
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Risk Identification is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of risk and control methodologies and analyses. This ensures appropriate identification, assessment, and coverage of Non-Financial Risk categories across the first line of defense. The Senior Manager will drive standardization, support regulatory compliance, and provide analytical and advisory insights to key stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include:
- Risk and Control Methodology Execution (50%)
- Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs) (35%)
- Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
What will you do?
- Risk and Control Methodology Execution: Lead the execution and refinement of risk identification and control assessment methodologies, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and rigor. This includes conducting deep dives and thematic reviews of 1LOD Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and risk/control registers, identifying emerging risks and control gaps, and developing and enhancing risk and control documentation, templates, and reporting tools.
- Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs): Advise on non-financial risk categories, guiding business partners in interpreting and applying risk frameworks, analyzing control adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment and compliance. This includes identifying and recommending opportunities for process standardization and best practice adoption across business units.
- Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement: Design and deliver specialized training sessions and materials on risk and control topics, leveraging data-driven insights and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to communicate risk findings, provide insights, and support enhancement opportunities.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or other related field; extensive experience in risk governance and management within the financial services industry.
- 8+ years experience in risk management, with a focus on risk and control methodologies and non-financial risk categories.
- Knowledge in developing and executing risk identification and assessment frameworks in a large, complex organization.
- Advanced understanding of internal and external regulatory requirements and standards.
- Analytical skills, with experience in conducting complex risk analyses and thematic reviews.
Nice-have
- MBA, CRM, FRM, GRC or other related designations.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex risk data to inform decision making and identify emerging trends.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with risk management software and tools, and the ability to leverage technology to enhance risk identification and control processes.
- Training Design and Development: Ability to develop, customize, and implement risk management training programs that address identified gaps, enhance organizational risk awareness, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
**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 compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model
Additional Job Details
Address:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-12
Application Deadline:
2025-12-03
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.
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.