Senior Manager, Risk and Controls GFT

RBC • Halifax, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about Risk? We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Senior Manager, Risk and Controls, for the Risk and Governance team in Global Functions Technology (GFT). The successful candidate will have a full understanding of GFT’s Risk Profile, Risk Appetite and be able to clearly communicate/support Senior Management and Executives.

Requirements

• CRISC/or Equivalent Designation
• 7+ Years Experience as a Risk Professional
• Has a lot of Initiative, Self-Starter, Ability to navigate situations where the requirements may not initially be clear.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using LLM’s to generate plans, management reports and presentations
• Build and integrate Agentic AI agents to make manual processes more efficient
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.
• Previous knowledge/experience with Key Risks/Indicator tools (e.g ERIC/Archer)
• Ability to facilitate discussion between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across multiple functions and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Understand all of the underlying Risks in the Risk Register (the book of record of documented and assessed operational risks) and evaluate all new risks.
• Lead successful control testing for GFT as controls are scheduled for testing.
• Document and manage EIM Issues and ITRM Findings from creation to closure.
• Serve as a Risk Management Subject Matter Expert for more junior staff within the team.
• Oversee and report on the timely completion of Application Control Assessments.
• Understand all the Risks/Issues/KRI’s/Reports that feed into the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
• Be able to discuss and provide advice to Senior Management.
• Ability to describe the Business Unit’s Risk Profile as reflected in the Risk Register, including any actions being taken to remediate excess risk exposure.
• Manage the creation of new risks and controls (including completion of control testing) as needed.
• Build and present materials for senior-level risk management meetings – distribute notes and action items.
• Develop next-gen tools and processes to streamline risk management and gain risk insights.
• Participate in and lead risk related projects and assessments as they are rolled out across GFT, such as key remediation activities or implementing new tools.

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

What This Job Offers

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