Royal Bank of Canada

Director, Enterprise Control Testing Centre Operations

Royal Bank of Canada$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Experience in Risk & Control Assessments, Controls Testing, or Quality Assurance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a control management operating model with global staff.
  • Oversee the development of testing modules to assess control effectiveness.
  • Act as a brand ambassador for Enterprise Control Testing while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
  • Partner with Senior Director of ECT Ops to coordinate various reporting initiatives.
  • Promote operational risk management practices across programs.
  • Manage and develop a global team across multiple regions.
  • Guide partners on establishing robust internal controls and remediation efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Development support from leaders through coaching opportunities.
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact.
  • Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
  • World-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Join RBC's Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO) as the GG06 Director, Quality Assurance Lead within ECCO's Enterprise Control Testing (ECT) team where you'll play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction & execution of ECTs control evaluation programs across the Enterprise. This leadership position will act as a subject matter expert and support ECT's vision and strategy as well as driving continuous improvement and engagement across all teams. The role will partner with Operational Risk colleagues to incorporate control evaluation activities into the broader Operational Risk management program and to drive RBC's overall maturity in its control environment. The incumbent will also support the Senior Director, Head of ECT Operations, in leading controls testing staff located across various locations globally. If you're passionate about leading transformative change in a highly regulated environment, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Establish and maintain control management & control evaluation (design and operating effectiveness) center of expertise operating model in partnership with Canada, US and Global staff.
  • Oversee the development of scalable testing modules, scripts, and guides to assess control effectiveness.
  • Acts as brand ambassador of the Enterprise Control Testing and maintain collaborative relationships with control evaluation stakeholders, including but not limited to, Group Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, and Internal Audit.
  • Partner with Senior Director of ECT Ops and Data & Planning to write and coordinate response across a wide variety of both internal and external reporting, including updates for Regulatory bodies.
  • Promote operational risk management practices and integrate control evaluation into broader risk programs.
  • Manage and develop a global team across multiple regions (US, Canada, Malaysia).
  • Act as a subject matter expert, guiding partners on establishing robust internal controls and remediation efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Regulation YY, OCC Heightened Standards).


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in Risk & Control Assessments, Controls Testing, or Quality Assurance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:
  • Professional qualifications in Risk Management, Compliance, or Accounting.
  • Familiarity with financial services regulations (e.g., Regulation YY, OCC Heightened Standards).
  • Experience managing global teams or working in a highly regulated environment.
  • Self-motivated, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for coaching and developing teams.


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 Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Delivery, Quality Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

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:

2026-06-30

Application Deadline:

2026-07-21
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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