Senior Manager, Risk and Controls – Global Functions Technology

RBC

. Understand all underlying risks in the Risk Register and evaluate all new risks .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeHalifax • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management, including the ability to evaluate risks, lead control testing, and manage risk assessments. Proficient in developing tools and processes for efficient risk management and presenting insights to senior management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CRISC CertificationRisk Management ExpertiseControl Testing LeadershipExperience with Key Risk ToolsStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Risk EvaluationControl TestingRisk Assessment ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeRisk Indicator Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDeadline-DrivenInitiative and Self-Starter

Tools & Technologies

LLMs for Report GenerationAgentic AI IntegrationERIC/Archer

Certifications & Qualifications

CRISC

Industry Keywords

Financial Services IndustryRisk RegisterRisk and Control Self-AssessmentKRI ManagementRisk Profile

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand all underlying risks in the Risk Register 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
Oversee and report on timely completion of Application Control Assessments
Understand risks, issues, KRIs, and reports feeding into the Risk and Control Self-Assessment and provide advice to Senior Management
Describe the Business Unit’s Risk Profile, including actions to remediate excess risk exposure
Manage creation of new risks and controls, including completion of control testing
Build and present materials for senior-level risk management meetings and distribute notes and action items
Develop next-generation tools and processes to streamline risk management and gain risk insights
Participate in and lead risk-related projects and assessments across GFT, including remediation activities and new tool implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

CRISC or equivalent designation
7+ years of experience as a risk professional
Initiative and self-starter ability; ability to navigate situations where 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 written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Strong understanding of technology and/or the financial services industry
Experience using LLMs to generate plans, management reports and presentations
Ability to build and integrate Agentic AI agents to make manual processes more efficient
Knowledge of regulatory requirements
Previous knowledge/experience with key risk/indicator tools such as ERIC/Archer
Ability to facilitate discussion between and influence key decision makers
Strategic thinking and excellent interpersonal skills to work across multiple functions and businesses

Benefits

Comp & perks

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