Senior Manager, Strategic Transformation & Enterprise Risk Governance

Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
The Senior Manager, Strategic Transformation & Enterprise Risk Governance is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of strategic change management, risk and control methodologies, and the establishment of the centralized Enterprise Control Library. This role ensures appropriate identification, assessment, and coverage of Non-Financial Risk categories across the first line of defense while driving enterprise-wide transformation. The Senior Manager will drive standardization, support regulatory compliance, remediate control environment deficiencies, and provide analytical and advisory insights to key stakeholders and all Lines of Defense.What will you do?
Strategic Change Management & Governance (35%)
Design and implement change management strategies aligned with business objectives and transformation prioritiesConduct organizational readiness and stakeholder impact analyses to identify capability gaps and resistance pointsDevelop change communication, training, and adoption programs for new control frameworks and methodologiesManage change control processes and monitor transformation metrics to ensure successful executionBuild change management capability across business units and all Lines of DefenseRisk and Control Methodology Execution (25%)
Lead the execution and refinement of risk identification and control assessment methodologies, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and rigorDevelop and enhance risk and control documentation, templates, and reporting tools aligned with RBC’s Internal Control Management Standard (ICMS)Identify opportunities for process standardization and best practice adoption across business unitsAnalyze control adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment and complianceEnterprise Control Library Development & Governance (30%)
Lead top-down enterprise control development following RBC’s Internal Control Management Standard (ICMS) methodologyProactively identify and understand risks impacting the enterprise within designated risk stripes - operational risk domains.Create standardized control descriptions using the Standardized Control Description Tool, addressing six key dimensions: When, Who, What, How, Why, and WhereEstablish and maintain the centralized Enterprise Control Library in ORMS as the authoritative repository for Key Controls with enterprise-wide applicabilityValidate design effectiveness and ensure accurate classification of controls to appropriate risk stripesDrive remediation of control environment deficiencies identified by regulators, 2LOD, and 3LOD through engagement with Control Owners and stakeholdersTraining, Capability Development & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)
Design and deliver specialized training sessions and materials on risk, control, and change management topics leveraging data-driven insightsDevelop procedure documents and implementation guides for enterprise control adoptionBuild risk management and control library capability across business units and all Lines of DefenseCollaborate with Control Owners, 1LOD, 2LOD, 3LOD, and the Enterprise Chief Controls Office to refine controls, validate design effectiveness, and ensure alignmentCommunicate risk findings and transformation progress to diverse audiences including senior management and regulatorsWhat do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or other related field;
extensive experience inrisk governance and management within the financial services industryExperience in risk management, with a focus on risk and control methodologies and non-financial risk categoriesKnowledge in developing and executing risk identification and assessment frameworks in a large, complex organizationAdvanced understanding of internal and external regulatory requirements and standardsAnalytical skills with experience in conducting complex risk analyses and thematic reviewsProven ability to influence and advise stakeholders and cross-platform teams across all Lines of DefenseExperience supporting regulatory and audit engagementsChange leadership and transformation management capabilitiesStrong project management skills with ability to plan, execute, and oversee risk management and change initiativesNice-to-have
MBA, CRM, FRM, GRC, CIA, or CPA designationsFamiliarity with risk management software and tools (ORMS, ICMS), and ability to leverage technology to enhance risk identification and control processesTraining design and development expertise;
ability to develop, customize, and implement risk management training programsExperience establishing or managing centralized control libraries or enterprise governance frameworksWhat’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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging workOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities#LI-POSTJob Skills
Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall ModelAddress:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-09-25Application Deadline:
2026-10-31Note
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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