Director, Enterprise Data Governance Risk and Controls

What is the Opportunity?

The Chief Data Office (CDO) is a first line function that provides execution support for critical data governance and data management activities. The Chief Data Office guides the evolution of RBC's data strategy and influences strategic investments in data to support business strategy and regulatory compliance. This director position is an enterprise role leading Data Governance Controls, Reporting and Measurements within the Chief Data Office reporting to the SD of
Enterprise Data Governance team.

What will you do?

• Lead implementation of data governance controls, issue management and metric reporting to ensure data risk management is consistent, effective, and efficient in practice across RBC globally.

• Function as main CDO liaison to the second line. Review current data management and related policies and standards.

• Define and implement data governance controls across RBC globally.

• Define issue management oversight process for issues related to information management risk and partner with the first line of defense on thematic issues.

• Ensure effectiveness and oversee CDO execution of CDO owned and operated governance controls. Lead shared data management services and governance risk and control self-assessment activities. Continually assess, identify, and address any gaps or
  improvements in the CDO control environment as needed.

• Represent CDO Data Governance in multiple risk areas including Privacy, AI, Compliance, and Model Risk. Collaborate with partners to evolve RBC maturity in these areas and further define CDO role, responsibilities, and services in governance of these
  areas.

• Articulate and prioritize governance requirements for data management automation investments.

• Act a key contact and primary support for the CDO and federated Data Management Offices (DMO) with regulatory, compliance and audit data matters as well as data related risk activities in RCSA; provide first line data risk management point of view on strategies, driving change where appropriate.

• Work with other data related functions, privacy, security, and IT to help drive the strategic use, control, and management of data, aligning with them on standards, tooling, and approaches.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum 10 years of data experience in financial services

• 8 years' experience in data management

• 2+ in first- or second-line risk management and/or governance at a financial institution

• 2+ years in strategy development

• 2+ years in team management

• Prior experience implementing and supporting enterprise-wide risk programs

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines

• Experience managing projects including planning, implementation, and reporting

• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship building and team facilitation skills

• Ability to work in a demanding environment with competing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

• Experience with Canadian and US regulatory reporting, and familiar with current regulations such as BCBS 239, OCC Heightened Banking Standards, IFRS, and CCAR preferred

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 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.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $160,000-$250,000 (New Jersey), depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.