Senior Director, People Risk Governance, Policy & Practice Lead

As a key and integral member of the People Risk Governance & Oversight team, the Senior Director, People Risk Governance, Policy & Practice Lead will support the VP, People Risk Oversight & Governance in the strategy, development and execution of a centralized, enterprise-wide, 2nd line of defense Centre of Governance (CoG) practice for the People Risk domain.

The Senior Director will play an active and leading role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a clear, well-defined framework, target operating model and strategy for global oversight of People Risk, in alignment with regulatory requirements and Enterprise risk frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shaping and driving the global operating model and strategy for RBC’s enterprise-scope 2LOD People Risk CoG
• Developing an enterprise-scope People Risk Policy and related standards that govern how People Risk is managed globally
• Providing independent oversight of the 1st LOD risk-taking and control activities and challenging risk assessments and risk decisions
• Leading the review and coordination of responses of People Risk related regulatory examinations, regulator inquiries/requests for information, consultations and audit requests
• Managing a team of risk management professionals, providing ongoing support and coaching in furtherance of career growth and development

The ideal candidate will have:

• Subject-matter expertise and knowledge of operational risk and enterprise risk frameworks, with a minimum of 10 years prior work experience in risk management, an oversight function and/or regulatory compliance with a governance focus
• Experience in driving complex, transformational initiatives at scale while providing strategic impact
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, bringing perspective and sound judgement to decision-making
• Policy management and policy governance experience
• People leadership experience