As Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Policy (ERP), you will be part of the team that champions the enterprise-wide implementation of the RBC Enterprise Risk Policy Management Requirements (GRM-RP5) and contribute to fostering a culture of policy awareness and adherence across RBC.

Specifically, you will design, develop, lead and/or implement enterprise-wide policy management strategic initiatives and provide policy governance advisory services to policy governance centres and partners across the organization and all lines of defence.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, lead, and/or implement various ERP strategic initiatives including the following:
  • Enterprise-wide policy adherence monitoring program to enable reasonable assurance of policy adherence and reporting and monitoring of policy exceptions and violations.
  • Ongoing implementation of and advisory on the target operating model for Policy Governance as well as related business-as-usual implementation of GRM-RP5.
  • Policy management/governance enablement through technology-driven tools.
  • Business-as-usual GRM-RP5 policy adherence and implementation program.
• Maintain strong relationships and collaborate with ERP’s partners, including other centres of policy governance and policy management teams across the bank, to help ensure ERP’s strategic initiatives are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and cohesive with other risk management programs (e.g., issue management, risk and control self assessment (RCSA)) across the bank.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves:

• University degree
• 5+ years of experience in policy management/governance and/or related governance function
• Very good understanding of policy management requirements and challenges at RBC, including regulatory expectations, and/or best practices across industries
• Intellectual curiosity, global and strategic mindset with ability to think conceptually and creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and/or find solutions to complex problems
• Proven ability to drive results, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in an evolving environment
• Exceptional people skills: ability to collaborate effectively, draw out diverse views, and influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups to achieve greater results
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Very strong problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point

Nice-to-Haves:

• Project management experience and/or project management designation
• Knowledge of / experience in policy management tools
• Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior management and/or governance forums
• Familiarity with strategic technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics

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 and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creative Visioning, Policy Governance, Policy Management, Process Improvements, Program Management, Risk Management Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Initiative, Time Management

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2025-08-052025-08-23

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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