Senior IT Risk & Compliance Analyst

RBC•Toronto, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated risk analyst to support the oversight and governance of technology and operational risk activities at Information & Technology (I&T). This role is responsible for monitoring risk indicators, providing first-line challenges, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and producing reporting to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's risk culture and resilience while collaborating across the enterprise to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and operational risks that could impact business objectives.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business, project management, risk management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technology risk, operational risk, governance, or audit roles within financial services or technology environments
Demonstrated proficiency in Information Technology Risk Management processes
Strong writing and oral communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
Ability to communicate effectively and timeously with stakeholders; determine information needs and present data clearly and persuasively
Proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity and data accuracy across risk analytics
Strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities
Thorough understanding of risk governance, compliance standards, and control testing methodologies

Nice To Haves

Risk or Information Security Designation (e.g., CISO, CISSP etc.)
Knowledge of Financial Services Industry and Personal Banking Technologies
Knowledge of Tableau, Confluence, and JIRA
Knowledge of GRC tools such as Archer or ServiceNow
Experience in large, matrixed organizations
Knowledge of emerging technology and cybersecurity trends

Responsibilities

Oversee Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure compliance with enterprise standards
Monitor performance against thresholds and drive results by escalating breaches where necessary to hold stakeholders accountable
Track and analyze operational risk KRIs; provide oversight to ensure timely detection of risk trends, emerging issues, and proper escalation
Ensure first-line challenge of risk activities and adherence to governance frameworks
Prepare, consolidate, and present weekly and monthly risk management reports and dashboards for senior management
Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity, data accuracy, and insight generation across risk analytics workflows
Communicate risk findings and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
Implement corrective action plans to address identified risks and compliance gaps
Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and how to avoid similar issues in the future
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute resolution plans
Identify, develop, and manage automation solutions to streamline evidence collection for I&T risk campaigns
Leverage advanced technologies, including GenAI, to design, develop, and optimize high-quality prompts that automate evidence collection processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency

Benefits

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work