Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Manager - Data Risk and Governance

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of data management, privacy, compliance, and regulatory risk management practices
  • Proven effective communication skills across all levels
  • Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Self-directed professional with collaborative and independent work capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Execute consistent risk assessment to enhance controls in information management
  • Identify and escalate data risks and issues promptly
  • Provide guidance on risk management standards and tools to stakeholders
  • Review and challenge data management practices within the organization
  • Assess data risks related to accountability, quality, sharing, and retention
  • Ensure compliance with varied privacy regulations
  • Support personal information protection initiatives across the organization
  • Stay updated on data, privacy, and AI regulations and their impact

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including flexible benefits and bonuses
  • Development support through coaching and management opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
  • Dynamic, collaborative work environment
  • World-class financial services training program
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a Senior Manager - Data Risk and Governance in the Global Functions Data Management Office within the Chief Data Office at RBC, you are responsible for reviewing and assessing Global Functions risk assessments including Data Risk Assessments, Privacy Risk Assessments and Supplier Risk Management Assessments to ensure effective review and challenge. You will also build and maintain relationships with the business enabling robust management of risks through controls adhering to relevant procedures, standards, and policies.

This role positions you as a strategic risk and governance expert with exposure to enterprise-scale data management, emerging AI/privacy regulations, and senior stakeholder influence.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Execute consistent risk assessment - Strengthen review and challenge across Global Functions to ensure effective controls to enterprise information management risk.
  • Identify and escalate issues - Raise and record concerns with relevant personnel as they arise, both actual and prospective.
  • Provide guidance and resources - Advise submitters on standards, policies, procedures, tools, methodologies, and solutions aligned with segment/function risk needs.
  • Review data management practices - Challenge the business on how they manage data risk; maintain understanding of RBC's data collection, usage, and storage practices.
  • Assess inherent data risks - Provide expertise on Data Accountability, Data Quality, Data Sourcing, Aggregation & Provisioning, Data Sharing and Usage, Data Reporting, and Data Retention & Destruction.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance - Understand and apply privacy regulations across jurisdictions (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.) and evaluate control adequacy and effectiveness.
  • Support personal information protection - Work with Segments and Functions to protect Personal Information in accordance with applicable privacy regulatory requirements and responsible use practices.
  • Stay current on landscape - Research and monitor the data, privacy, and AI landscape; stay updated on relevant bills, policies, standards, and regulations and their RBC application.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of data management, privacy, compliance, and regulatory risk management practices
  • Demonstrated track record of effective communication across all levels
  • Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Self-directed professional capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment


Nice-to-have:
  • Experience in the financial services industry
  • Privacy accreditation (IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals)
  • Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM®) training or certification


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
Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Movement, Risk Assessments

Additional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST: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:

2026-03-25

Application Deadline:

2026-07-31
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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