Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be overseeing RBC’s compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws as well as RBCs Enterprise Privacy Risk Management and Information Management Risk (data) Policies as they relate to Personal Banking and Commercial Banking (PB&CB) businesses. As Senior Manager, Data & Privacy Risk Management, you will make a positive impact by focusing on Data and Privacy risk within PB&CB 1st Line of Defence.
This position is full time and will require you to work a minimum of 4 days in the office per week with the option to work one day from home.
What will you do?
- Conduct data and privacy risk reviews for new and changed products and services, third party engagements, technology implementations, business initiatives across Canada, Caribbean and the US regions. That includes advising on data and privacy design requirements and identifying and mitigating risk exposures.
- Evaluate data and privacy related impact such as collection, usage, consent, quality, lineage, retention, access controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, document and track data and privacy risks and recommend actions (i.e. control activities), reporting on the risk position as required through formal organizational risk management processes and investigations.
- Initiate and own risk mitigation methodologies required to prudently manage risk exposures applicable to PB&CB.
- Provide expertise and guidance on data and privacy risk considerations, including AI, for major change management initiatives and process changes to in-scope businesses.
- Develop partnerships with first and second-line stakeholders, including compliance, global privacy, law group, risk and product teams, technology, to provide risk insights, recommendations, and control validation across initiatives.
- Develop and facilitate data and privacy training to improve employee awareness.
- Drive a strong data and privacy culture by advocating for privacy by design and integration of the RBC data and privacy principles, accountability and sharing of best practice.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Strong risk management background, with hands-on risk and control assessment experience in data and/or privacy risk
- Experience with process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and critical thinking skills with focus on attention to detail
- Strong administrative, documentation, planning, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage competing demands.
- Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Aptitude for learning technical systems and applications as applicable to role and primary responsibilities.
Nice-to-have
- Relevant experience in Financial Services, delivering cross-company and/or jurisdiction programs/initiatives.
- Technical knowledge of data protection laws, regulations and practices in Canada, US and Caribbean, experience of applying these in practice
- Familiarity with RBC Risk taxonomy, and Archer functionality
What is 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
- A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.
Job Skills
Critical Thinking, Data Management, Planning & Execution, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Management, Privacy Regulations, Risk Assessments
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-20
Application Deadline:
2025-11-04
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?
You will be overseeing RBC’s compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws as well as RBCs Enterprise Privacy Risk Management and Information Management Risk (data) Policies as they relate to Personal Banking and Commercial Banking (PB&CB) businesses. As Senior Manager, Data & Privacy Risk Management, you will make a positive impact by focusing on Data and Privacy risk within PB&CB 1st Line of Defence.
This position is full time and will require you to work a minimum of 4 days in the office per week with the option to work one day from home.
What will you do?
- Conduct data and privacy risk reviews for new and changed products and services, third party engagements, technology implementations, business initiatives across Canada, Caribbean and the US regions. That includes advising on data and privacy design requirements and identifying and mitigating risk exposures.
- Evaluate data and privacy related impact such as collection, usage, consent, quality, lineage, retention, access controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, document and track data and privacy risks and recommend actions (i.e. control activities), reporting on the risk position as required through formal organizational risk management processes and investigations.
- Initiate and own risk mitigation methodologies required to prudently manage risk exposures applicable to PB&CB.
- Provide expertise and guidance on data and privacy risk considerations, including AI, for major change management initiatives and process changes to in-scope businesses.
- Develop partnerships with first and second-line stakeholders, including compliance, global privacy, law group, risk and product teams, technology, to provide risk insights, recommendations, and control validation across initiatives.
- Develop and facilitate data and privacy training to improve employee awareness.
- Drive a strong data and privacy culture by advocating for privacy by design and integration of the RBC data and privacy principles, accountability and sharing of best practice.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Strong risk management background, with hands-on risk and control assessment experience in data and/or privacy risk
- Experience with process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and critical thinking skills with focus on attention to detail
- Strong administrative, documentation, planning, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage competing demands.
- Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Aptitude for learning technical systems and applications as applicable to role and primary responsibilities.
Nice-to-have
- Relevant experience in Financial Services, delivering cross-company and/or jurisdiction programs/initiatives.
- Technical knowledge of data protection laws, regulations and practices in Canada, US and Caribbean, experience of applying these in practice
- Familiarity with RBC Risk taxonomy, and Archer functionality
What is 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
- A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.
Job Skills
Critical Thinking, Data Management, Planning & Execution, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Management, Privacy Regulations, Risk Assessments
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-20
Application Deadline:
2025-11-04
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.