Royal Bank of Canada

Penetration Testing Program Manager (Global Security)

Royal Bank of Canada$130K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in cybersecurity program management or security testing.
  • Experience in overseeing penetration testing for various application types.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards like NIST or ISO 27001.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, especially in vendor relations.
  • Proven ability in documenting processes and defining KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution of over 250 annual penetration tests, ensuring compliance and deadlines.
  • Deliver bi-weekly status reports on program health and risks to senior management.
  • Define and maintain program processes and control frameworks for audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency and stakeholder experience.
  • Manage risks and vendor relationships, addressing issues as they arise.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders dedicated to employee development.
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.
  • Access to world-class training in financial services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Application Security, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of RBC's enterprise-wide penetration testing program. You would ensure penetration tests are completed on schedule, manage vendor relationships, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive operational efficiency. You would also act as a critical liaison between external vendors, asset owners, risk teams, and senior leadership, while proactively addressing risks, escalations, and program evolution to align with industry standards and organizational growth.

What will you do:
  • Program Oversight: Manage the end-to-end execution of 250+ annual penetration tests, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements, while overseeing vendor performance and scoping.
  • Stakeholder Reporting & Communication: Deliver bi-weekly status reports to senior management, highlighting program health, risks, and initiatives.
  • Process & Control Management: Define, document, and maintain program processes, control frameworks, and evidence for audits, ensuring alignment with internal and external standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive program transformation to enhance efficiency, coverage, cost-effectiveness, and stakeholder experience, including integration of new subsidiaries.
  • Risk & Relationship Management: Address escalations, proactively mitigate risks, and foster collaboration with vendors, asset owners, and risk/governance teams.


What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
  • Cyber Security Program Management: 5+ years of experience in security testing, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity program management.
  • Penetration testing: Experience in planning, executing, and overseeing penetration testing for internet-facing and internal applications.
  • Regulatory & Control Frameworks: Expertise in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and managing control documentation/testing.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage escalations, and hold vendors accountable for deliverables.
  • Process Documentation & Metrics: Strong skills in creating/maintaining process documentation and defining KPIs to measure program effectiveness.
  • Risk Management & Reporting: Experience identifying, mitigating, and communicating risks to senior leadership, with a track record of driving operational improvements.


Nice to have:
  • Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CIAM, ITIL)
  • Previous work experience within the financial sector or other large enterprise industry.
  • General knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, including web application penetration testing, mobile penetration testing and network penetration testing.
  • Experience with agile methodologies and tools, such as Jira, for backlog management and sprint planning.
  • PMP certification.


What's in it for you?
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
  • 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.


The expected salary range for this particular position is $130,000-$210,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
  • Drives RBC's high-performance culture.
  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.


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Job Skills
Application Security Testing, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Infrastructure Penetration Testing, IT Security Management, Leadership, Penetration Testing, Program Management, Risk Management, Strategic Direction, Taking Initiative, Web Application Penetration Testing

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-27

Application Deadline:

2026-08-07
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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