Governance & Risk Oversight Manager, Legal & Compliance

Tasks and area of responsibility

• The position is located in the Legal & Compliance Office and reports directly to the Corporate Governance Manager (CGO) in the Risk Management and Operations division.
• Providing executive leadership and support based on experience in banking, accounting, and human resources.
• Contribution to company-wide initiatives related to sound corporate governance practices.
• Collaborate with RBC Group management, the RBC Executive Board, and Internal Audit, as needed.
• Consulting services in the area of corporate governance for major transactions, committee bylaws, and ongoing training for committees.
• Facilitating the exchange of information and ensuring timely reporting of key risk metrics.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the oversight of compliance and risk management.
• Conduct an annual review of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective training at all levels within Legal & Compliance and the business unit functions regarding updates to relevant laws and regulations.
• Simplifying complex business issues through collaborative problem-solving methods.
• Working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Oversight of the governance and supervisory framework.
• Manage coordination between regulatory authorities and other business units to implement compliance practices.
• Coordination of advocacy efforts on a range of complex issues, including:
• Development of a process for reconciling data integrity across risk compliance frameworks.
• An analytical approach to simplifying complex issues related to risk compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to inform team members about expected metrics and performance indicators.

Requirements and qualifications

• A solid understanding of compliance and risk frameworks and procedures in regulatory environments such as SOC 1, 2, and 3.
• At least 10 years of experience with a strong focus on either the financial services or technology industry.
• Expertise in project management techniques and stakeholder management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners in the legal and compliance departments and to provide sound advice.
• Ability to understand the business challenges facing the entire company.
• At least 20 years of experience in finance/compliance, risk management, or regulatory environments in the financial services sector (preferred).
• Familiarity with the public sector and/or the healthcare industry (preferred).
• Experience with software tools commonly used in corporate governance, policy compliance, and technology solutions (preferred).

Our Services and Values

• Innovation: We are constantly pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to identify new growth opportunities.
• Integrity: Doing the Right Thing, Every Time – Commitment, Honesty, Sense of Responsibility.
• Sense of Responsibility: Taking responsibility for results and fully owning them. Consistent delivery regardless of the circumstances.
• Customer Focus: Customers first, then others, and ourselves last. Always act with empathy and understanding.