What is the opportunity?

You will be overseeing RBC’s compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws as well as RBCs Enterprise Privacy Risk Management and Information Management Risk (data) Policies as they relate to Personal Banking and Commercial Banking (PB&CB) businesses. As Senior Manager, Data & Privacy Risk Management, you will make a positive impact by focusing on Data and Privacy risk within PB&CB 1st Line of Defence.

This position is full time and will require you to work a minimum of 4 days in the office per week with the option to work one day from home.

What will you do?

• Conduct data and privacy risk reviews for new and changed products and services, third party engagements, technology implementations, business initiatives across Canada, Caribbean and the US regions. That includes advising on data and privacy design requirements and identifying and mitigating risk exposures.
• Evaluate data and privacy related impact such as collection, usage, consent, quality, lineage, retention, access controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, document and track data and privacy risks and recommend actions (i.e. control activities), reporting on the risk position as required through formal organizational risk management processes and investigations.
• Initiate and own risk mitigation methodologies required to prudently manage risk exposures applicable to PB&CB.
• Provide expertise and guidance on data and privacy risk considerations, including AI, for major change management initiatives and process changes to in-scope businesses.
• Develop partnerships with first and second-line stakeholders, including compliance, global privacy, law group, risk and product teams, technology, to provide risk insights, recommendations, and control validation across initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate data and privacy training to improve employee awareness.
• Drive a strong data and privacy culture by advocating for privacy by design and integration of the RBC data and privacy principles, accountability and sharing of best practice.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong risk management background, with hands-on risk and control assessment experience in data and/or privacy risk
• Experience with process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and critical thinking skills with focus on attention to detail
• Strong administrative, documentation, planning, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage competing demands.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Aptitude for learning technical systems and applications as applicable to role and primary responsibilities.

Nice-to-have

• Relevant experience in Financial Services, delivering cross-company and/or jurisdiction programs/initiatives.
• Technical knowledge of data protection laws, regulations and practices in Canada, US and Caribbean, experience of applying these in practice
• Familiarity with RBC Risk taxonomy, and Archer functionality

What is 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, 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.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Management, Planning & Execution, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Management, Privacy Regulations, Risk Assessments

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGRegularSalaried2025-10-202025-11-04

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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