Senior Operational Risk Manager - GFT

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Are you a talented, creative and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

In this hands-on technical role, you will Manage and provide subject matter expertise on reporting automation, technology controls and advisory services to Finance IT and CFO Group management. Services include IT & operational risk analysis, risk & compliance reporting, risk awareness & advisory and audit liaison. You will assess and manage to ensure on-going compliance with rapidly evolving technology management policies & standards.

You will be a member of the Finance IT Operational Risk Management team which is collectively responsible for provision of technical services, IT operations engineering, production support, quality engineering, Risk Management and business management across a portfolio of over 100 production applications.

What will you do?

• Identify automation opportunities and assess IT & operational risks across a large & diverse portfolio of applications, 40% of which are subject to stringent SOX & SOC1 control standards

• Test Controls and document results/conclusions specific to MRA requests, Bank examinations, and/or any Regulatory requests

• Support Finance IT Director and SMT management on the appropriate treatment of technology risk and reporting on our Enhanced Compliance Program (ECP), a major internal IT-driven initiative to drive compliance with current and emerging IT policy & standards. Contribute to the development of IT risk competencies, practices and outcomes across GFT

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Appetite to drive automation using Technology solutions

• IT knowledge and experience covering: operating systems (e.g. Unix, Windows, zOS); database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2) and software security architectures; Knowledge of MS Suite of Apps

• Experience managing multiple projects or internal service delivery, including service level management, process design and skills development planning

Nice-to-have

• Post graduate qualification in computer science or Information technology

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to general IT and business managers

• Data Analysis understanding source system to destination process flows

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.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact on operational risk management

• Opportunities to do challenging work, engaging with a diverse set of established and emerging technologies

• Build an extensive professional network and exert influence beyond a narrow role mandate

• Support for professional development, including obtaining industry-standard qualifications

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

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

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Job Skills

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Global Risk, Information Security Auditing, IT Standards, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-13

Application Deadline:

2026-01-30

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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