Director – US IT Risk (Mitigation and Remediation)

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director of US IT Risk Mitigation and Remediation is responsible for leading risk management efforts specifically for RBC US Technology. You will be responsible for leading and managing risk remediation efforts, designing frameworks and methodologies for mitigating technology risks. This role works closely with IT Business Partners to identify mitigation and remediation plans for new and/or emerging risks while overseeing the execution of risk remediation programs in alignment to RBC US Risk Management Framework and regulatory expectations.

What will you do?

• Develop and oversee RBC US Technology IT Risk Management Strategy in conjunction with Technology Risk Leaders. Ensure alignment to Risk Management framework
• Oversee and lead technology risk remediation programs and associated corrective actions
• Collaborate proactively with US Tech Business Partners to develop and execute comprehensive risk remediation plans, ensuring adherence to US enterprise risk management frameworks
• Drive overall risk management appetite and posture across US Technology landscape
• Monitor and track IT risk remediation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Provide ongoing updates and reporting to RBC US Technology senior/executive leaders on risk remediation efforts
• Develop mitigation strategies, in conjunction with Technology Business Partners on new and/or emerging technology risks
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must Haves

• Minimum of 10 years in risk management with a strong focus on mitigation and remediation
• Strong understanding of US Regulatory environment including reporting requirements. Prior or current financial services experience required
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, cyber security, service delivery and risk and change management processes
• Strong knowledge of IT Risk management frameworks and methodologies as well as tools and techniques for monitoring and reporting on IT risks
• Demonstrated expertise collaborating with IT Business partners to identify and develop mitigation and remediation plans for new and emerging risks
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and frameworks such as risk matrices, threat modeling and vulnerability assessments
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple risk remediation projects simultaneously
• Ability to establish strategic approach for long term sustainable solutions
• Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders and demonstrate strong collaboration skills across the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in CompSci, Finance or related degree. Master’s degree preferred
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Certifications are a plus (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISM,CAMS CISSP)
  
  

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
  
  

The expected salary range for this particular position is $175K - $240K discretionary bonus, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

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
  
  

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Job Skills

Business Perspective, Client Counseling, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Fraud Management, Internal Controls, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-03-10

Application Deadline:

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

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