Senior Manager, Risk Strategy

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Risk Strategist to join our dynamic team in Transformation and Enterprise Operations (TEO). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing risk management strategies, with a focus on leveraging technology to mitigate and prevent risks.

What will you do?

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of risk assessments, data, operational events, audit conclusions, and enterprise standards and identify potential areas of vulnerability or opportunity for improvement.
• Analyze complex data and provide critical insights to support decision-making.
• Develop and present tactical and strategic recommendations for risk mitigation, outlining innovative solutions and technology-driven approaches.
• Collaborate with operations teams and cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of risk prevention measures.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance risk management practice and transform towards proactive identification and predictability of events.
• Create and maintain documentation for risk management processes, governance, routines, and strategies.
• Create a roadmap for solutions and delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management goals

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• 7+ years’ experience in a strategic risk management role, preferably in the financial industry
• Proven knowledge in Risk and Operations
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation and business insights
• Strong understanding of technology and its application in risk mitigation
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and an ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, management and executives where applicable

Nice to have:

• A degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or Technology is preferred.
• Keen, analytical and problem-solving aptitude. An innovative thinker who is proactive, very well organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong business acumen with proven ability to simplify ambiguous concepts
• Effective at working with senior management and operations teams to understand needs and requirements

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Professional Presentation

Additional Job Details

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-08-152025-11-24

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.