Director, Business Continuity Risk Management, Canada & Caribbean

RBC • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven BCRM experience in financial services or highly regulated industries, with demonstrated success in large-scale global matrix environments.
• Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and governance structures.
• In-depth 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 senior executives and committees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for BCRM program execution across Canada and Caribbean regions.
• Contribute to and execute the BCRM vision, strategy, and operating model specific to your region.
• Ensure alignment with RBC Enterprise BCRM Policy & Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify emerging operational risks and direct research into areas of elevated risk.
• Build a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and risk awareness.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge at senior levels, 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.
• Oversee remediation of identified issues with accountability and rigor.
• Provide oversight on the design and effectiveness of internal control environment.
• Advise senior management and executives on BCRM risk mitigation strategies and emerging industry trends.
• Represent RBC with regulators as a trusted business continuity risk management subject matter expert.
• 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 industry committees, forums, and BCRM associations to stay current with leading practices.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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