Program Director, Group Risk Management – Royal Bank of Canada

Title of the Job: Program Director, Group Risk Management

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job Summary Oversees the operational functions and strategies of corporate programs. Manages activities through senior managers and managers and implements corporate and divisional strategic plans and budgets.Job DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?As part of the Group Risk Management team (GRM), the Program Director will lead, direct, and oversee activities in managing regulatory-based remediation projects affecting Enterprise Resilience Risk This role collaborates closely with the functions, business and 2LOD Risk partners to facilitate project requirementsWhat will you do?(a) Project Management

• Lead Projects “end-to-end” – project delivery on regulator based remediation activities from initiation through to post-implementation review as required within approved time frames, scope and budget.
• Facilitate decision-making and develop risk-mitigation strategies to ensure the successful closure of remediation activities Implement Change Management – Provide support for change management initiatives that can impact the project remediation activities.
• Exhibit good regulation acumen and judgment in the formulation of recommendations to foresee and mitigate high-impact issues and complexities.
• Support and comply with Governance Risk Committee’s (GRC) regulatory remediation process requirements aligning with applicable Enterprise Standards in a dynamic environment.
• Build Relationships – Build ongoing partnerships with key partners across the business, functions, including technology, and operations.
• Work closely with various teams towards a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones as required.

(b) Issue Management & Reporting

• Manage and report on portfolio of issues on behalf of Enterprise Resilience Risk team Identify and share trends and insights on issues with recommended strategies to mitigate future avoidance
• Support Enterprise reporting and governance processes on the issues that are the responsibility of Enterprise Resilience Risk team.

What do you need to succeed?Must Have:Extensive 10+ years of experience in Program ManagementExtensive experience in Technology FunctionUnderstanding of regulator mind-set and frameworkExcellent written and oral communication skills – proven ability to communicate at Senior Management/ Executive levels, including proven ability to manage challenging conversationsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Macros, 5+ years of People leadership experience. Experience managing a team and/or leading complex projectsExperience working in a matrixed environment actively managing a diverse group of stakeholdersSkilled in building a network and maintaining key relationshipsNice-to-Have:Strong problem solving, analytical (including qualitative analysis), research skillsDesire to learn and develop, and strong willingness to work in a collaborative team environmentStrong team player, highly collaborative, acts as one team and speak up for the good of RBCWhat is in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking, to keep growing, and working together to build and deliver trusted reporting to help our stakeholders succeed 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
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

Job Skills Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision AlignmentAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-07-16Application Deadline: 2024-10-12Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

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