Associate Director, Enterprise Control Testing (ECT)

RBC • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Enterprise Control Testing (ECT), aligned under the Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO), is a centralized group responsible for executing control testing in accordance with RBC's Internal Control Management Policy. The team establishes procedures, provides oversight of key controls, conducts control assurance activities, reports on the risk and control environment to Senior Management, and recommends improvements to supported Platforms. As an Associate Director and team lead, you will deliver the ECT program vision and oversee a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers. You will act as a key liaison between ECT and Platform stakeholders throughout the control evaluation lifecycle, reporting to the Director, ECT.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience managing teams of analysts and managers.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management practices and control evaluation methodologies.
• Understanding of RBC's control evaluation standards, enterprise policies, and business structure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex organizations.
• Experience in control testing, internal audit, compliance, or related risk discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ORM tools and control testing platforms.
• Familiarity with RBC's subsidiaries and business functions.
• Background in process improvement or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience developing training programs or building team competencies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis or metrics-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and coach a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers in executing control testing.
• Attract, hire, and retain talent; manage resources, assignments, and conflict resolution.
• Build team skills and identify training needs in risk management and control evaluation.
• Manage performance, provide feedback, and develop action plans based on employee engagement.
• Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans, metrics, and ECT tools/archive systems.
• Review and sign-off on control evaluation work papers and results.
• Ensure control evaluations meet quality standards and timelines.
• Resolve issues and escalations from control evaluations.
• Advise ECT partners on control testing status and facilitate stakeholder communication.
• Conduct presentations to communicate control gaps and issues to stakeholders.
• Support ECT oversight of Book of Work and control testing program execution.
• Manage relationships with Platform stakeholders and local managers on work assignments.
• Support change initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance ECT maturity.
• Participate in discussions with ECT Senior Management on strategies and work plans.
• Develop Senior Management briefing materials and periodic management reporting.
• Lead development and maintenance of ORM tools and templates for risk assessments.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Commissions
• Stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed