Senior Director, US Cybersecurity Services
About The Position
The Senior Director of US Cybersecurity Services is an enterprise leader responsible for shaping cybersecurity excellence and risk management across RBC’s US operations. The role partners with cyber leadership to translate US regulatory requirements and industry frameworks, including NIST and FFIEC, into strategic capabilities that strengthen security and support business growth. It is accountable for the security posture, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk management of US operations. The position leads the US cybersecurity services team, oversees security governance and infrastructure, and drives the delivery and adoption of cybersecurity solutions and controls across US legal entities. It also evaluates requests for enhancements to cyber capabilities, develops a multi-year regional cybersecurity strategy, and aligns investments and team development with business objectives, regulatory obligations, and evolving threats.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 15 or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated advancement into leadership or strategic advisory roles.
- Experience in cyber architecture and engineering disciplines, including reporting to executive management.
- At least 7 years of experience in financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries subject to federal compliance requirements.
- Track record of leading technical teams, developing staff capabilities, and driving technical excellence.
- Strategic knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and design across multiple security domains, such as vulnerability management, data protection, endpoint security, SOC services, threat management, and insider risk.
- Ability to assess, design, and support delivery of security solutions aligned with technical requirements and financial-services regulatory mandates.
- Knowledge of US financial-services regulatory frameworks, including GLBA, NYDFS, FINRA, and NIST/FFIEC guidance.
- Ability to interpret compliance implications and advise on the regulatory impact of security decisions.
- Executive presence and ability to communicate complex cybersecurity topics clearly to senior management, committees, and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills to build alignment across business units and geographies.
- Ability to develop forward-looking plans that balance current compliance needs with emerging threats and technologies.
- Risk-based decision-making skills, including prioritizing investments based on business impact and resource trade-offs.
- Experience managing budgets, allocating resources, and overseeing program implementation across multiple legal entities or geographic regions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including synthesizing information from multiple sources and recommending actionable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the US cybersecurity services team to deliver consistent services and meet regulatory requirements across US legal entities.
- Oversee adherence to security best practices and alignment with enterprise standards and local regulatory expectations.
- Maintain resilient, compliant security infrastructure and ensure accountability for regional cyber risk management.
- Drive end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity solutions aligned with US regulatory guidance, industry frameworks, business requirements, and emerging threats.
- Ensure cybersecurity solutions address compliance mandates and operational business needs, adapting global capabilities to US requirements.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and advance capability enhancement requests to enterprise cyber teams with clear business rationale and risk-based justification.
- Communicate technical and business requirements, regulatory drivers, and risk mitigation benefits to enterprise leadership.
- Drive adoption of new cybersecurity services and controls across US legal entities in partnership with enterprise teams.
- Develop messaging and implementation strategies that support successful deployment by US business units.
- Ensure new cybersecurity capabilities are operationalized and cyber investments deliver value.
- Define and maintain a forward-looking, multi-year cybersecurity strategy for the US region.
- Monitor changes in threat landscapes, regulations, and technologies to inform strategy and address emerging risks.
- Align cyber capabilities, investments, and team development with long-term security and risk management objectives.
Benefits
- Bonuses and flexible benefits.
- Competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- Coaching and development opportunities from leaders.
- Flexible work/life balance options.
- World-class financial services training program.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
