Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
The Disaster Recovery and BCM team at RBC supports critical business processes by ensuring people, processes and technology are prepared to recover from the unexpected. As a Senior Disaster Readiness Operations Manager, you will be responsible for designing and managing disaster readiness exercises. You will design the exercise methodology based on risk scenarios, define objectives and success criteria and facilitate global team implementation. You will be part of an important program of continuous improvement that ensures the ongoing resilience of RBC as we become a digitally enabled relationship bank.
What will you do?
- Design and run different types of exercises to address plausible but severe scenarios.
- Prepare detailed reports on exercise objectives and risks for regulatory assessment.
- Align exercise and test requirements with regulatory guidelines.
- Organize and facilitate large groups of resources for efficient recovery operations.
- Research and remain current on industry standards for business continuity and promote continuous improvement of the Disaster Readiness Program.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- Expert experience with Disaster Recovery including design, exercise planning and execution.
- Senior level verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure including virtualization, databases, SAN and NAS storage, messaging, networking and Cloud.
Nice to have:
- DRI International certification for Disaster Recovery.
- Financial regulatory requirements for business continuity management.
- Experience with ServiceNow.
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.
#LI-Post
Job Skills
Adaptability, Business Continuity, Collaborating, Communication, Creative Visioning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Disaster Recovery (DR), Facilitation, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Organizing, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Systems Software, Teamwork, Time 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:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-15
Application Deadline:
2025-11-17
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?
The Disaster Recovery and BCM team at RBC supports critical business processes by ensuring people, processes and technology are prepared to recover from the unexpected. As a Senior Disaster Readiness Operations Manager, you will be responsible for designing and managing disaster readiness exercises. You will design the exercise methodology based on risk scenarios, define objectives and success criteria and facilitate global team implementation. You will be part of an important program of continuous improvement that ensures the ongoing resilience of RBC as we become a digitally enabled relationship bank.
What will you do?
- Design and run different types of exercises to address plausible but severe scenarios.
- Prepare detailed reports on exercise objectives and risks for regulatory assessment.
- Align exercise and test requirements with regulatory guidelines.
- Organize and facilitate large groups of resources for efficient recovery operations.
- Research and remain current on industry standards for business continuity and promote continuous improvement of the Disaster Readiness Program.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- Expert experience with Disaster Recovery including design, exercise planning and execution.
- Senior level verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure including virtualization, databases, SAN and NAS storage, messaging, networking and Cloud.
Nice to have:
- DRI International certification for Disaster Recovery.
- Financial regulatory requirements for business continuity management.
- Experience with ServiceNow.
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.
#LI-Post
Job Skills
Adaptability, Business Continuity, Collaborating, Communication, Creative Visioning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Disaster Recovery (DR), Facilitation, Industry Knowledge, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Organizing, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Systems Software, Teamwork, Time 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:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-15
Application Deadline:
2025-11-17
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.