Royal Bank of Canada

Associate Director, Enterprise Control Testing (ECT)

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams of analysts and managers.
  • Advanced knowledge of risk management practices and control evaluation methodologies.
  • Understanding of RBC's control evaluation standards, enterprise policies, and business structure.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex organizations.
  • Experience in control testing, internal audit, compliance, or related risk discipline.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team in executing control testing.
  • Attract and manage talent while resolving conflicts.
  • Build team skills and identify training needs.
  • Manage performance and employee engagement efforts.
  • Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans and tools.
  • Review and sign-off on control evaluation documentation.
  • Resolve issues from control evaluations and advise stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Support from leaders for professional development and opportunities.
  • Chance to make a lasting impact in the organization.
  • Work within a dynamic and high-performing team environment.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
  • Opportunities to engage in challenging work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

ECT, aligned under Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO), is a centralized group executing control testing per RBC's Internal Control Management Policy. The team establishes procedures, provides oversight of key controls, conducts control assurance activities, reports on risk and control environment to Senior Management, and recommends improvements to supported Platforms.

As Associate Director and team lead, you will deliver the ECT program vision and oversee a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers. You'll act as a key liaison between ECT and Platform stakeholders throughout the control evaluation lifecycle, reporting to the Director, ECT.

What Will You Do?

Team Lead & Control Testing Execution (70%)
  • Lead, guide, and coach a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers in executing control testing
  • Attract, hire, and retain talent; manage resources, assignments, and conflict resolution
  • Build team skills and identify training needs in risk management and control evaluation
  • Manage performance, provide feedback, and develop action plans based on employee engagement
  • Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans, metrics, and ECT tools/archive systems
  • Review and sign-off on control evaluation work papers and results
  • Ensure control evaluations meet quality standards and timelines
  • Resolve issues and escalations from control evaluations
  • Advise ECT partners on control testing status and facilitate stakeholder communication
  • Conduct presentations to communicate control gaps and issues to stakeholders


Project & Strategic Support (30%)
  • Support ECT oversight of Book of Work and control testing program execution
  • Manage relationships with Platform stakeholders and local managers on work assignments
  • Support change initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance ECT maturity
  • Participate in discussions with ECT Senior Management on strategies and work plans
  • Develop Senior Management briefing materials and periodic management reporting
  • Lead development and maintenance of ORM tools and templates for risk assessments


What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must Have:
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams of analysts and managers
  • Advanced knowledge of risk management practices and control evaluation methodologies
  • Understanding of RBC's control evaluation standards, enterprise policies, and business structure
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex organizations
  • Experience in control testing, internal audit, compliance, or related risk discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards
  • Project management and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with ORM tools and control testing platforms
  • Familiarity with RBC's subsidiaries and business functions
  • Background in process improvement or organizational change initiatives
  • Experience developing training programs or building team competencies
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks
  • Experience with data analysis or metrics-driven reporting


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.
  • 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


Job Skills
Business Process Design, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-18

Application Deadline:

2026-07-17
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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