Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Program Manager, Operational Risk & Resilience

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years in operational risk management in financial services
  • Advanced skills in program coordination and management
  • Strong understanding of operational resilience practices
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Expertise in planning and scheduling tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Planview)
  • Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver program to Senior Management and Steering Committees
  • Coordinate and prepare all program governance meetings and documentation
  • Execute operational resilience lifecycle activities and document findings
  • Develop and maintain program schedules aligned with business objectives
  • Track program timelines and dependencies; escalate at-risk items
  • Leverage analytics and automation for improved program reporting

Benefits

  • Make a difference and have a lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for progressive career accountabilities
Full Job Description
Job Description

What's the Opportunity?

RBC is seeking a skilled Senior Program Manager, Operational Risk and Resilience to support our strategic Operational Resilience Program. In this role, you'll strengthen governance and risk management practices, execute operational resilience methodology, and deliver measurable outcomes that enhance organizational preparedness. You'll work on high-impact initiatives that matter and grow your expertise while making a tangible difference for RBC. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team where your work directly shapes the future of operational resilience across the organization.

What will you do?

  • Design and deliver program to Senior Management and Steering Committees (100% on-time delivery)
  • Coordinate and schedule all program governance meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes and action item tracking within prescribed timelines
  • Coordinate and execute operational resilience lifecycle activities; document results, findings, and remediation recommendations
  • Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Proactively track program timelines and dependencies; flag at-risk items and support closure of regulatory and compliance issues (>95% on time, zero slippage)
  • Leverage analytics, automation, and AI to improve program reporting; identify and implement operational efficiency opportunities


What will you need to succeed?

Must- have:

  • University degree, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in executing operational risk management practices in large financial services including implementing appropriate strategies to mitigate risk
  • Advanced program coordination and management skills with demonstrated success
  • Ability to develop and maintain integrated program schedules, roadmaps, and governance processes
  • Strong understanding of operational resilience practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills for diverse audiences, including senior leadership
  • Expertise in planning, schedules, roadmaps, and status reporting
  • Risk and issue management proficiency; ability to identify and escalate material risks proactively
  • Proficiency with planning and scheduling tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Planview)
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and apply delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
  • Strong organizational skills managing multiple concurrent priorities in dynamic environments
  • Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently recognize problems, propose solutions and execute them


Nice-to-have:

  • Operational Risk Management or Internal Audit background
  • Bachelor's degree (BBA/MBA)
  • PMP/PGMP certification
  • Change Management certification (CCMP, Prosci, APMG)
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet)
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking)


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.

  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities


Job Skills
Business Process Design, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-08

Application Deadline:

2026-06-23
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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