Royal Bank of Canada

Director - Privacy Risk Management - COO

Royal Bank of Canada$130K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and professional privacy certifications focused on the US (IAPP - CIPP/US required, CIPM preferred)
  • Minimum 7 years privacy and banking compliance experience
  • At least 5 years of experience with US privacy regulations
  • Proven track record in regulatory relationship management
  • Deep knowledge of US privacy regulatory framework including GLBA, Regulation P, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and PIPEDA
  • Experience managing privacy-related regulatory examinations and remediation programs
  • Familiarity with US financial services products and operations across Capital Markets and Wealth Management.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement privacy compliance programs for CM and US business segments
  • Conduct privacy risk assessments and manage privacy breaches and complaints
  • Collaborate with Global Privacy Office to ensure consistent application of privacy standards
  • Serve as primary privacy representative to US regulators
  • Oversee day-to-day privacy compliance activities including privacy breach incident management
  • Lead a team of privacy professionals and drive privacy awareness initiatives
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy considerations into business processes.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Supportive leaders for development and career growth
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for challenging and impactful work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?
This role is responsible for developing and implementing privacy risk management programs across RBC's CM & US Operations (CUSO) including Capital Markets, RBC Bank, City National Bank and US Wealth Management. You will implement comprehensive privacy compliance frameworks that meet US federal and state regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives

The role encompasses privacy program management regulatory relationship management, and oversight of privacy risk management initiatives. You will serve as RBC's primary privacy representative to US regulators, providing expertise on CM & US privacy matters including GLBA, Regulation P, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA and emerging state privacy laws.

Reporting to the MD Data Management, you are integrated into the CUSO/CM Chief Controls Office team, which ensures the control environment operates effectively across the 1st line.

What will you do?

The Director, Privacy Risk Management - CM & US Operations leads RBC's privacy compliance framework across CM and US business segments.

Privacy Program Development and Management:
  • Design, develop and implement privacy compliance programs for CM and US business segments in alignment with enterprise privacy standards
  • Conduct Privacy Risk Assessments, Supplier Risk Management Assessments, Privacy Breaches and complaints. Help develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and control frameworks
  • Collaborate with Global Privacy Office and enterprise functions to ensure consistent application of privacy standards
  • Implement privacy-by-design principles and support emerging technology governance, particularly relating to artificial intelligence and automated decision-making within CM & US Operations


Regulatory Relationship Management:
  • Serve as primary privacy representative to US regulators including FTC, CFPB, state attorneys general, and relevant federal banking regulators
  • Lead privacy-related regulatory examinations, inquiries, and enforcement discussions on behalf of CM & US Operations


Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day privacy compliance activities including data subject access requests, privacy breach incident management, and regulatory inquiries specific to CM & US Operations
  • Develop privacy metrics and reporting for senior US management on compliance effectiveness and emerging risks


Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management:
  • Lead a privacy team of up to 5 professionals with expertise in privacy regulations and financial services operations
  • Provide advisory support and privacy expertise to CM and US business segment leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Drive privacy awareness and training initiatives across CM and US Operations
  • Participate in privacy committees, governance forums, and cross-functional projects


Cross-Functional Integration:
  • Partner with US business segments to integrate privacy considerations into product development, marketing, and operational processes
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Risk Management functions on privacy-related initiatives
  • Provide privacy expertise for US new business initiatives, system implementations, and process changes
  • Support enterprise privacy governance through US-focused reporting, metrics, and risk identification


As a member of the Committees and Forums, the leader will contribute to the maintenance of an effective control and regulatory integration program, focusing on:
  • Sharing insights, themes and findings from exams, audits and regulatory changes with stakeholders to drive awareness of changes to expectations and changes to processes, controls and behaviors
  • Enabling alignment across LODs and stakeholders on control priorities that emerge from exams, audits and regulatory changes
  • Drive efficiency through use of consistent approach and process used in the planning for and responding to and managing operational risks


What you need to succeed?

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree and professional privacy certifications with US focus (IAPP - CIPP/US required, CIPM preferred); minimum 7 years privacy and banking compliance experience; minimum 5 years experience with US privacy regulations; demonstrated experience with US regulatory relationship management
  • Leading privacy compliance programs in US financial services or similarly regulated industry
  • Deep knowledge of CM & US privacy regulatory framework including GLBA, Regulation P, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, PIPEDA and emerging US state privacy laws
  • Direct experience with US privacy regulators including FTC, CFPB, and state enforcement agencies
  • Experience managing privacy-related regulatory examinations, enforcement actions, and remediation programs
  • Understanding of US financial services products and operations across Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Consumer Banking
  • Experience implementing privacy controls and governance frameworks in regulatory environment
  • Knowledge of US privacy technologies including consent management and privacy rights automation platforms


Nice to have:
  • JD or advanced degree; additional US-focused certifications in data governance or financial services
  • Expertise with privacy management platforms (OneTrust, etc.)
  • Knowledge of AI governance and emerging privacy technologies
  • Experience with US state privacy law implementation


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
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience, skills, registration status, market conditions and business needs. We are considering candidates at the Vice President and Director levels based on qualifications and experience, which accounts for the broader range. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company match; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

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Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-10

Application Deadline:

2026-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

About Royal Bank of Canada

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Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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