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Director – Risk Assessment and Standardization – Risk Reduction

Director – Risk Assessment and Standardization – Risk Reduction

CompanyRoyal Bank of Canada
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or a related field within the financial services industry.
  • Minimum 5 – 10 years of experience in leading large programs in the financial industry.
  • Proven track record of leading and implementing risk assessment and standardization initiatives at an enterprise level.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to risk management and control frameworks.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous situations and across different lines of business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive operational risk activity process assessments across the enterprise.
  • Identify, analyze, and prioritize operational risk processes to evaluate to ensure effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Lead the research, design and execution of standardized toolsets and consistent operating model to how processes are mapped, documented and maintained.
  • Develop and implement standardized operational risk management processes to ensure consistency across the enterprise.
  • Collaborate with business units to tailor standardized processes to their specific needs while maintaining enterprise consistency.
  • Identify and develop new operational risk procedures as needed to address emerging risks and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with senior leadership, business unit leaders, and other key stakeholders to drive alignment and support for operational risk process assessment and standardization initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of risk management objectives and progress.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
  • Experience in process design and implementation.
  • Experience in technology transformation.
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.