What is the Opportunity? Join RBC's Group Risk Management team as Associate Director, Business Continuity Risk Management (BCRM) for Canada & Caribbean. In this second line of defense role, you will support the implementation and oversight of our BCRM program across the region. You'll strengthen operational resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, embed robust risk management practices, and partner with business leaders to drive program effectiveness and adoption.
Job Description What will you do? Champion Strategy & Culture Support a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and risk awareness
Promote transparency and integrity through effective challenge with the business
Conduct Oversight & Challenge Provide independent oversight and challenge, a critical responsibility of our second line of defense
Manage comprehensive monitoring, oversight, and control programs covering all key BCRM requirements
Conduct thematic reviews and policy adherence monitoring assessments to drive continuous improvement
Support remediation of identified issues with accountability and rigor
Provide oversight on the design and effectiveness of internal control environment
Provide Advice & Insights Provide recommendations on policies, processes and tools for business continuity risk management
Advise senior management and executives on BCRM risk mitigation strategies and emerging industry trends
Generate actionable risk insights and reporting that directly inform executive decision-making
Support implementation of operational risk management initiatives across the region
Build Stakeholder Partnerships Foster collaborative relationships with business leaders to drive program adoption and effectiveness
Enable first line of defense in establishing appropriate operational risk appetite aligned with strategic objectives
Champion risk management behaviors and accountability across all lines of defense




Participate in various forums, working groups, and committees as well as monitor the internal and external environment to be aware of organizational, regulatory, strategic, and operational changes and environmental trends impacting business continuity management practices.
Engage Externally Participate in industry committees, forums, and BCRM associations to stay current with leading practices
What do you need to succeed? Must Have: Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries, with demonstrated success in large-scale global matrix environments
An understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and governance structures
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSFI) and compliance expectations
Ability to balance competing priorities with exceptional time management and results orientation
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions at senior levels
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication capabilities
Strong facilitation and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and committees
Nice-to-Have: Industry professional accreditation or certification
Experience in Third Party Risk Management, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery
What is in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking, to keep growing,



and working together to build and deliver trusted reporting to help our stakeholders succeed 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
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Job Skills Availability Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Business Oriented, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies, Personal Initiative, Team Development
Additional Job Details Address 20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City Toronto
Country Canada
Work hours/week 37.5
Employment Type Full time
Platform GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Type Regular
Pay Type Salaried
Posted Date 2026-08-06
Application Deadline 2026-08-28
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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 chance for all.

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📌 Associate Director, Business Continuity Risk Management, Canada & Caribbean (Ontario)
🏢 RBC
📍 Ontario