Senior Program Manager, Risk Management

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Program Manager Risk Management for RBC Insurance, you will lead initiatives to ensure that Operational Risk Management programs are implemented efficiently and effectively within Insurance. You will apply program management techniques in the areas of risk and control identification, risk assessment and control testing. You will work with partners in the first and second line to achieve an optimal risk-reward balance that enables RBC Insurance leaders to attain their strategic objectives and prudently manage their operational risks.

What will you do?

•Lead risk program initiatives, collaborating with Insurance Operations' teams, ensuring appropriate implementation across RBC Insurance

•Work with business and functional partners to identify and assess operational risks and controls, and to help risk owners develop effective mitigation strategies

•Proactively identify and escalate control deficiencies to risk and control owners and document action plans

•Prepare risk reports and update governance documentation

•Establish regular monitoring and communication with internal business partners on risk program Key Risk and Performance Indicators to enhance governance and ensure alignment on objectives and expectations

•Connect changing strategic and operational priorities with evolving risk governance and regulatory landscape to drive meaningful impacts within operational risk

•Inspire a strong proactive risk management mindset and culture with business partners

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

•5+ years of relevant program management/project management/risk management experience in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience

•Strong knowledge of financial services organization

•A positive attitude and proven track record in learning new skills and technologies with the ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment

•Strong communication, critical thinking, negotiation, relationship management and project management skills

•Expert knowledge with operational processes

•Proven leadership experience at a senior management level, with a proven track record of building strong relationships across business functions

Nice-to-have

•Audit and/or risk management expertise or equivalent

•Bilingual in French and English is an asset

•Professional qualification (CA / CPA / MBA or equivalent)

What's in it for you?

• A Total Rewards program that includes flexible benefits, work/life balance and career development programs and investment and retirement savings plans

• Competitive pay and high-earning potential

• All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your career

• Flexible work/life balance options

• RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

RBC is an organization that succeeds by bringing out the best in its people. You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that shares common values – including a fundamental respect for each other. At the heart of this is a commitment to diversity. RBC respects and responds to the many competing and evolving priorities in our lives – so you can focus on what you can do best – putting clients first.

Job Skills

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INSURANCE

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-28

Application Deadline:

2025-11-12

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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