Senior Manager, Operational Risk at Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Risk, Risk Assessment, Control Adequacy, Risk Control Self-Assessments, Change Management Risk Assessments, Key Risk Indicator Development, Issues And Actions Management, Reporting Expertise, Risk Management Framework, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills, Communication, Policy, Project Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? The Senior Manager will lead the execution of operational risk assessment programs across Chief Legal & Administrative Officer (CLAO) Group to ensure efficient and effective implementation of Operational Risk Management (ORM) programs. The role will not only give you exposure to a variety of operational risk elements, broadening and diversifying your toolkit but also will allow you to build and shape the CLAO Operational Risk Management program as the function continues to mature. Through networking and collaboration, you will be exposed to several different functional groups (Corporate Real Estate, Enterprise Chief Operating Office, Global Procurement, Chief Data Office, Enterprise Strategy & Transformation, Corporate Venture Capital and Corporate Development, Law Group and Global Compliance) What will you do? Lead the execution of operational risk assessment programs across the CLAO group including identification of key risks and their mitigating controls, to assess control adequacy through Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Change Management Risk Assessments, Operational Risk Events Key Risk Indicator development and Issues and Actions Management. Support operational risk management leadership across the CLAO group including providing reporting expertise enhancing senior management’s ability to anticipate and manage operational risks effectively. Maintain an operational risk management reporting framework for the CLAO group that enables robust analysis and highlights key risk areas, themes, areas of concern and focus for monitoring. Responsible for tracking, monitoring and reporting of operational risk management issues, and related action plans for CLAO. Engage with business units, compliance, and audit teams to identify risks across key businesses. What do you need to succeed? Must-have Strong knowledge of leading operational risk practices Bachelor’s Degree Business maturity level and skill/judgment to be able to deal effectively with leadership team members within CLAO as well as enterprise-wide as required Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills 5+ Years Operational Risk experience with Policy responsibilities Excellent judgment and analytical skills Nice-to-have Familiarity with one or more of the following fields: corporate real estate management, procurement, consulting service operations, legal & compliance, data strategy and/or project execution 5+ years’ experience in financial services sector Sound knowledge of project management practices 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 Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization Job Skills Communication, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Waterfall Model Additional Job Details Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 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: 2026-02-17 Application Deadline: 2026-03-20 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. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead the execution of operational risk assessment programs across the CLAO Group, focusing on identifying key risks and assessing control adequacy through various assessments. This role also involves supporting risk management leadership by providing reporting expertise and maintaining a robust operational risk management reporting framework.