Associate Director, Business Continuity Risk Management, Canada & Caribbean

RBC•Toronto, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join RBC's Group Risk Management team as Associate Director, Business Continuity Risk Management (BCRM) for Canada & Caribbean. In this second line of defense role, you will support the implementation and oversight of our BCRM program across the region. You'll strengthen operational resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, embed robust risk management practices, and partner with business leaders to drive program effectiveness and adoption.

Requirements

Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries, with demonstrated success in large-scale global matrix environments
An understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and governance structures
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSFI) and compliance expectations
Ability to balance competing priorities with exceptional time management and results orientation
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions at senior levels
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication capabilities
Strong facilitation and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and committees

Nice To Haves

Industry professional accreditation or certification
Experience in Third Party Risk Management, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery

Responsibilities

Support a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and risk awareness
Promote transparency and integrity through effective challenge with the business
Provide independent oversight and challenge, a critical responsibility of our second line of defense
Manage comprehensive monitoring, oversight, and control programs covering all key BCRM requirements
Conduct thematic reviews and policy adherence monitoring assessments to drive continuous improvement
Support remediation of identified issues with accountability and rigor
Provide oversight on the design and effectiveness of internal control environment
Provide recommendations on policies, processes and tools for business continuity risk management
Advise senior management and executives on BCRM risk mitigation strategies and emerging industry trends
Generate actionable risk insights and reporting that directly inform executive decision-making
Support implementation of operational risk management initiatives across the region
Foster collaborative relationships with business leaders to drive program adoption and effectiveness
Enable first line of defense in establishing appropriate operational risk appetite aligned with strategic objectives
Champion risk management behaviors and accountability across all lines of defense
Participate in various forums, working groups, and committees as well as monitor the internal and external environment to be aware of organizational, regulatory, strategic, and operational changes and environmental trends impacting business continuity management practices.
Participate in industry committees, forums, and BCRM associations to stay current with leading practices