Royal Bank of Canada

Director, Regulatory Program Delivery (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years leading large-scale regulatory, cybersecurity, or risk programs in complex enterprises
  • In-depth knowledge of control testing methodologies
  • Ability to connect regulatory requirements with business outcomes
  • Exceptional political acuity and ability to influence stakeholders
  • Proven experience building and developing high-performing teams
  • Experience navigating ambiguity and competing priorities under pressure
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks such as NIST and OSFI

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the vision for regulatory program delivery
  • Lead a portfolio of complex workstreams ensuring adherence to compliance
  • Engage with C-suite and business leaders to secure support and resolve conflicts
  • Mentor and develop a team of Senior Program Managers
  • Establish robust governance frameworks to identify risks
  • Champion organizational change and ensure adoption of regulatory initiatives
  • Oversee program budgets and optimize spending for maximum ROI

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Support for personal development through coaching and mentoring
  • Ability to make a lasting impact in the organization
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
  • World-class training program in financial services
  • Opportunities to engage in challenging work
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We're seeking a Director, Regulatory Program Delivery, to oversee critical enterprise-wide initiatives. In this role, you'll shape RBC's regulatory compliance posture, drive operational resilience, and lead a team of high-performing program managers.

As a key leader in the Regulatory PMO, you'll be responsible for delivering programs that directly impact RBC's regulatory standing, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities. You'll collaborate with executive stakeholders, influence cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment between business objectives and regulatory mandates. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by transforming how RBC approaches compliance and cybersecurity on a global scale.

What will you do?
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision for regulatory program delivery, aligning with RBC's enterprise goals and risk appetite.
  • Program Oversight: Lead a portfolio of complex, interdependent workstreams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Influence: Engage with C-suite executives, business leaders, and technology partners to secure buy-in, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making.
  • Team Development: Mentor and empower a team of Senior Program Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and delivery excellence.
  • Risk and Governance: Establish robust governance frameworks, proactively identify risks, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Change Leadership: Champion organizational change, addressing resistance and ensuring smooth adoption of regulatory initiatives across diverse teams.
  • Financial Stewardship: Oversee program budgets, forecast resource needs, and optimize spending to maximize ROI.


What do you need to succeed?

Must have:
  • Executive Leadership: 10+ years of experience leading large-scale regulatory, cybersecurity, or risk programs in a complex enterprise environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control testing methodologies
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to connect regulatory requirements to business outcomes, sequencing initiatives to balance urgency and long-term goals.
  • Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional political acuity and executive presence, with a track record of influencing outcomes without formal authority.
  • Team Building: Proven ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed organization.
  • Crisis Management: Composure under pressure, with experience navigating ambiguity, regulatory scrutiny, and competing priorities.
  • Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory landscapes (e.g., NIST, OSFI, NYDFS) and their operational implications
  • Proven experience leading and successfully delivering programs with very high level of value (benefit/cost), complexity and uncertainty
  • Expert level Influencing, Negotiating, Communication, Presentation and Facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrated change management capabilities


Nice to have:
  • Certifications (Nice-to-Have): CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, PMP, or equivalent in cybersecurity, risk, or program management
  • Previous Banking Experience


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.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.


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Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment

Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-05-26

Application Deadline:

2026-06-09
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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