Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Manager, Vendor Management Office

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
  • Securities license 7 or 99 (or able to obtain within 120 days)
  • 5+ years prior experience in securities, banking, technology, or related fields
  • 5+ years of credit operations, project management, or vendor management experience
  • 5+ years of demonstrated leadership managing a team

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain vendor oversight and governance processes
  • Track vendor activities related to contract negotiations and reviews
  • Partner with procurement and technology on contract negotiations
  • Lead strategic improvements for vendor risk monitoring and reporting
  • Provide coaching and development support to the Vendor Management Oversight team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Support from leaders through coaching and development opportunities
  • Ability to make a significant impact
  • Work in a collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Potential for career advancement across the business
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This position is responsible for implementing and managing the defined US WM Operations Vendor Management Strategy into day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to the formal vendor management program, internal policies and processes, in support of a consistent vendor oversight approach. This role will ensure strong governance practices are in place and enforced, ensuring our obligations under FINRA Regulatory Notice 21-29 are met, implementing proper vendor risk management practices, as well as lead and/or participate in strategic improvements on how vendor risk is monitored and reported across Operations, while fostering collaboration and building relationships across the Enterprise.

This position interacts with various business lines as well as the functional units within the firm, providing superior service support to both internal and external customers. The individual in this position is expected to be a knowledgeable senior level liaison for both Operations and RBC. Incumbent must understand regulatory and organizational risks associated with vendor supported work processes. This position is responsible for adherence to policies, processes, procedures, standards and appropriate regulations related to both the RBC Capital Markets Broker Dealer and NY Bank Branch.

What will you do?

Oversight & Risk Management
  • Implement and maintain effective process to manage supplier oversight and governance and ensure compliance with relevant RBC Third Party Risk policies and U.S. federal & local regulatory requirements.
  • Track and manage upcoming vendor activities related to contract negotiations, supplier reviews, new policies and procedures, ensuring US WM Operations remains in compliance with all internal policies and is prepared for upcoming contract negotiations.


Relationship Management & Business/Strategic/Cultural Alignment
  • Partner with RBC Procurement, Technology and other Enterprise Centers of Governance on contract negotiations/renegotiations, Supplier Risk Management processes, and other vendor related responsibilities for all key vendor contracts owned by US WM Operations and/or provide key services to US WM Operations


Leadership & Management
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development support to the US WM Operations Vendor Management Oversight team to ensure overall performance meets or exceeds the established industry, regulatory and company standards for service, innovation and professionalism.


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
  • Securities license 7 or 99 (or able to obtain license within 120 days)
  • 5+ years prior securities, banking, technology industry and/or job specific related experience
  • 5+ years credit operations, project management, vendor management, analysis, and/or risk control experience
  • 5+ years demonstrated and sound managerial experience leading and managing a team.


Nice-to-have
  • Direct experience Regulatory Matters and Audits.


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
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business


The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $90,000 - $160,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. 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-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. 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


Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City:

Minneapolis

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-01

Application Deadline:

2026-09-15
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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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