Director, Risk & Control Assessments

About the role

The Director, Risk & Control Assessments serves as a team leader within the RBC US Consolidated US Operations first line of defense, responsible for executing comprehensive risk and control management programs. This role ensures execution of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation activities within RBC US business segments, while fostering a robust risk culture and maintaining regulatory compliance through the execution of effective risk governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Operationalize integrated capabilities: Execute comprehensive first line of defense Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Process-level RCSA (PRCSA) programs across RBC US business units, including management, maintenance, and oversight of Risk Registers; with real-time input and assessment of inherent and residual risks in collaboration with business and functional stakeholders.
• Execute RCSA and PRCSA practices in alignment with established procedures and processes and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Maintain risk and control inventories across various RBC US segments.
• Communicate changes to control effectiveness so that relevant CUSO CCO team members can update risk registers and other framework tools (RCSA, ORMS, etc.).
• Serve as primary liaison between first line of defense and second/third line functions for RCSA & PRCSA activities, fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders and representing the RBC US Integrated Operational Risk team at internal meetings and audit activities as required.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk assessment specialists, providing performance management, professional development, and career advancement guidance while ensuring optimal team productivity and capability development.

Requirements

Must-have Experience:

• Leading high performing teams to execute a portfolio of risk assessment activities within 1LOD, 2LOD and/or functions.
• Knowledge of products and services in Capital Markets, Wealth and/or Consumer businesses.
• Advanced knowledge in 1st line risks and regulatory controls, including across regions and products.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with how risks are identified and how controls are designed, tested, and integrated into risk and control registers.
• Proficient at independent problem solving and use of judgement when escalation is required.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in 1st line leadership of audits, remediation, and issues management, and experience engaging with prudential regulators.
• Proficient in engaging with and presenting to senior executives, regulators, and committees.
• Advanced knowledge of Operations processes and complexities and control vulnerabilities therein.

What's in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

Additional Job Details

• Address: CNB, 555 FLOWER STREET:LOS ANGELES
• City: Los Angeles
• Country: United States of America
• Work hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-07-01
• Application Deadline: 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.