What is the opportunity?

Our RBC Operational Risk team is currently hiring an Associate Director of Practice Strategy. We strive to evolve operational risk practices with technological enablement to drive consistency across business segments, regions, and legal entities. We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to support the evolution of Change Risk and External Events practices.

What will you do?

• Facilitate collaboration among key stakeholders to ensure that initiatives are progressing in support of the Operational Risk strategic priorities
• Provide support for the development, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives related to Operational Risk
• Cultivate relationships within Operational Risk and with key partners within the 1LOD, to support program teams in driving Operational Risk priorities from conception to completion
• Continuously monitor and evaluate progress of the portfolio of initiatives, identifying potential risks and issues to delivery, and proactive mitigation strategies
• Utilize insights and strategic connections across OR to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of initiative delivery
• Enhance the existing program interaction channels to improve communication on initiative progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and senior leadership

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7+ years of experience working in risk management, transformation or a related field
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A bias for action, demonstrating agility and decisiveness
• Ability to synthesize system information and business processes into clear impacts and benefits that are conveyed through learning, communication, and presentation materials
• Proficiency in creating high-quality executive presentations and reports
• Exceptional PowerPoint, storytelling, and communication skills (including facilitation in remote / virtual models)

Nice-to-have

• Previous experience working in Risk Management
• Previous experience with Archer

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

Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2025-10-272025-11-11

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.