Director, Wealth Management Regulatory Initiatives, Operational Risk and Shared Services
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
The Director, Regulatory Initiatives, will provide Wealth Management’s Operational Risk management leadership with expertise, strategy, advice and counsel to lead and manage regulatory change and risk based initiatives for Wealth Management Businesses. This includes portfolio management as well as the design and execution of regulatory programs which will include: risk and control identification/assessment, change management, risk reviews on the operational risk impact of major change initiatives, process improvements and transformational projects. The Director will implement the organization's strategic efforts to comply with governmental and other regulatory mandates and to identify and adopt best practices with regard to organizational governance.
What will you do?
- Lead, execute and deliver Regulatory initiatives for Wealth Management businesses and provide regular reporting
- Assist Senior Director, Head of Regulatory Initiatives in managing new and and on-going cross segment or cross line of business Regulatory Initiatives, or other specific WM risk initiatives
- Assist VP WM Operational Risk in managing Operational Risk, Regulatory and Governance strategic priorities
- Act as a center of excellence for education and advocacy of information on RBC’s operational risk management practices and programs, leading to embedding an operational risk mindset in the business.
- Develop and execute on portfolio management, project plans, including influencing stakeholder buy-in on action plans
- Lead Targeted ad hoc reviews through planning, execution, reporting and identifying high risk issues reflecting on risk and root causes
- Responsible for preparing management requested reports for senior executives and management team within WM and enabling strategic decision making
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leading projects, designing strategy, regulatory reporting, business operations, risk management, or compliance roles within large global organizations;
- Strong execution mindset and capabilities, seeks solutions and delivers results
- Proven complex problem solving skills, project management and ability to lead and direct others
- Stakeholder management - Able to influence colleagues, peers and senior leaders, while appropriately considering the views and opinions of others
- Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently
- Knowledge of securities law and regulatory environment in Canada
- Financial services sector experience; Flexibility to adapt to complex, challenging and cross-functional environment; Primary lead for initiatives and projects
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and consistency and accuracy in output
Nice to Have
- Law degree, or C.A., PMP or background in securities industry with accredited designation
- Knowledge of wealth management, specifically Investor Services and asset management business
- Understanding of regulatory environment and key regulations, such as CIRO regulatory rules, anti-money laundering requirements, consumer protection, etc.
- CSC completion
- People Management skills, management 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
- 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
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Business Risks, Change Management, Cross-Team Collaboration, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Thinking, Taking Initiative
Additional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-13
Application Deadline:
2025-12-13
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.
Director, Wealth Management Regulatory Initiatives, Operational Risk and Shared Services
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
The Director, Regulatory Initiatives, will provide Wealth Management’s Operational Risk management leadership with expertise, strategy, advice and counsel to lead and manage regulatory change and risk based initiatives for Wealth Management Businesses. This includes portfolio management as well as the design and execution of regulatory programs which will include: risk and control identification/assessment, change management, risk reviews on the operational risk impact of major change initiatives, process improvements and transformational projects. The Director will implement the organization's strategic efforts to comply with governmental and other regulatory mandates and to identify and adopt best practices with regard to organizational governance.
What will you do?
- Lead, execute and deliver Regulatory initiatives for Wealth Management businesses and provide regular reporting
- Assist Senior Director, Head of Regulatory Initiatives in managing new and and on-going cross segment or cross line of business Regulatory Initiatives, or other specific WM risk initiatives
- Assist VP WM Operational Risk in managing Operational Risk, Regulatory and Governance strategic priorities
- Act as a center of excellence for education and advocacy of information on RBC’s operational risk management practices and programs, leading to embedding an operational risk mindset in the business.
- Develop and execute on portfolio management, project plans, including influencing stakeholder buy-in on action plans
- Lead Targeted ad hoc reviews through planning, execution, reporting and identifying high risk issues reflecting on risk and root causes
- Responsible for preparing management requested reports for senior executives and management team within WM and enabling strategic decision making
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leading projects, designing strategy, regulatory reporting, business operations, risk management, or compliance roles within large global organizations;
- Strong execution mindset and capabilities, seeks solutions and delivers results
- Proven complex problem solving skills, project management and ability to lead and direct others
- Stakeholder management - Able to influence colleagues, peers and senior leaders, while appropriately considering the views and opinions of others
- Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently
- Knowledge of securities law and regulatory environment in Canada
- Financial services sector experience; Flexibility to adapt to complex, challenging and cross-functional environment; Primary lead for initiatives and projects
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and consistency and accuracy in output
Nice to Have
- Law degree, or C.A., PMP or background in securities industry with accredited designation
- Knowledge of wealth management, specifically Investor Services and asset management business
- Understanding of regulatory environment and key regulations, such as CIRO regulatory rules, anti-money laundering requirements, consumer protection, etc.
- CSC completion
- People Management skills, management 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
- 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
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Business Risks, Change Management, Cross-Team Collaboration, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Thinking, Taking Initiative
Additional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-13
Application Deadline:
2025-12-13
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.