Senior Manager, Data Security Governance -First Line of Defense (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Data Security Governance is a critical first line of defense role responsible for operationalizing data security requirements and ensuring that key controls are designed, implemented, and executed effectively across the enterprise.
Reporting to the Director of Data Security Governance, this role focuses on hands-on governance, coordination, and oversight of data security control activities, including defining control objectives, documenting key controls, and tracking control performance through Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
The Senior Manager partners closely with business units, technology teams, and second-line functions to ensure that data security practices are embedded in day-to-day operations and aligned with enterprise policies, standards, and regulatory obligations.
What will you do?
- Collaborate with the Director to define and document control objectives for each data security domain (e.g., access management, data transfer, DLP, cloud governance).
- Support the development of guidelines, job aids, and execution playbooks to help first line teams implement controls effectively.
- Act as a subject matter expert to coach business and technology teams on data security control execution.
- Define Key Control Indicators (KCIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of key controls.
- Develop dashboards and reporting to track control health, identify trends, and highlight areas requiring attention.
- Serve as a liaison between first line operational teams and second line risk and compliance functions.
- Prepare documentation and evidence for internal audits and regulatory examinations.
- Track and manage the remediation of audit and regulatory findings related to first line data security controls.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or information risk management roles.
- Experience working directly with governance, controls, or operational risk programs.
- Strong knowledge of data protection technologies and practices:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud Security and CASB
- Encryption, key management, and tokenization
- Hands-on experience documenting controls, developing metrics, and supporting audits or regulatory exams.
- Ability to translate technical security requirements into clear, actionable documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders across technical and non-technical areas.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with competing priorities.
Nice-to-have
- CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA
- CIPT or CDPSE for data privacy/data protection knowledge
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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
#techpj
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Encryption Software, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Management, IT Incident Management, Long Term Planning
Additional Job Details
Address:
16 YORK ST: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:
2025-10-07
Application Deadline:
2025-10-28
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.
Senior Manager, Data Security Governance -First Line of Defense (Global Security)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Data Security Governance is a critical first line of defense role responsible for operationalizing data security requirements and ensuring that key controls are designed, implemented, and executed effectively across the enterprise.
Reporting to the Director of Data Security Governance, this role focuses on hands-on governance, coordination, and oversight of data security control activities, including defining control objectives, documenting key controls, and tracking control performance through Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
The Senior Manager partners closely with business units, technology teams, and second-line functions to ensure that data security practices are embedded in day-to-day operations and aligned with enterprise policies, standards, and regulatory obligations.
What will you do?
- Collaborate with the Director to define and document control objectives for each data security domain (e.g., access management, data transfer, DLP, cloud governance).
- Support the development of guidelines, job aids, and execution playbooks to help first line teams implement controls effectively.
- Act as a subject matter expert to coach business and technology teams on data security control execution.
- Define Key Control Indicators (KCIs) to measure the effectiveness and performance of key controls.
- Develop dashboards and reporting to track control health, identify trends, and highlight areas requiring attention.
- Serve as a liaison between first line operational teams and second line risk and compliance functions.
- Prepare documentation and evidence for internal audits and regulatory examinations.
- Track and manage the remediation of audit and regulatory findings related to first line data security controls.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or information risk management roles.
- Experience working directly with governance, controls, or operational risk programs.
- Strong knowledge of data protection technologies and practices:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud Security and CASB
- Encryption, key management, and tokenization
- Hands-on experience documenting controls, developing metrics, and supporting audits or regulatory exams.
- Ability to translate technical security requirements into clear, actionable documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders across technical and non-technical areas.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with competing priorities.
Nice-to-have
- CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA
- CIPT or CDPSE for data privacy/data protection knowledge
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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
#techpj
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Encryption Software, Group Problem Solving, Information Security Management, IT Incident Management, Long Term Planning
Additional Job Details
Address:
16 YORK ST: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:
2025-10-07
Application Deadline:
2025-10-28
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.