Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
The Senior Director, Responsible AI is responsible for orchestrating and coordinating the AI Group’s communication strategy with regulators across multiple jurisdictions. This strategic leadership role ensures that all regulatory communications reflect RBC’s commitment to responsible AI principles while maintaining consistency, integrity, and technical robustness across the organization. The role bridges internal stakeholder coordination across business units and functions with external regulatory engagement, and progressively evolves to include driving AI risk literacy and responsible AI education initiatives enterprise-wide.

What will you do?

Regulatory Coordination & Strategy

Internal Stakeholder Alignment

AI Risk Literacy and Education

Employee Engagement & Inspiration

Continuous Monitoring & Governance

People Leadership & Development

What will you need to succeed?

Regulatory Acumen - Deep understanding of financial regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions; ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes; demonstrated success in regulatory engagement and submissions.

Technical Proficiency - Sufficient technical depth in risk management and technology to effectively communicate with regulators; ability to understand and articulate technical governance frameworks; fluency in AI/ML concepts and terminology.

Stakeholder Coordination - Exceptional ability to coordinate across diverse internal stakeholders; strong cross-functional leadership; experience managing competing priorities and building consensus.

Communication & Storytelling - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives that inspire organizational commitment; talent for distilling complex topics into transparent, engaging messages.

Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop forward‑looking regulatory and organizational strategies; capacity to anticipate emerging issues; strategic vision for responsible AI culture building.

Project Management - Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously; experience developing and executing large‑scale organizational programs; track record of delivering results on schedule.

Change Management - Experience driving organizational culture change; ability to influence without direct authority; skill in overcoming resistance to new initiatives.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Law, Computer Science, Risk Management, or equivalent professional experience)





10+ years of professional experience in financial services, regulatory affairs, or risk management

Minimum 5 years of direct experience liaising with financial regulators or regulatory bodies

Demonstrated experience in IT risk management, governance frameworks, or technology governance

3+ years of people leadership and team management experience

Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Track record of developing and implementing large-scale organizational communication or education initiatives

Experience working in matrix organizational environments and coordinating across multiple stakeholders

Nice to Have

Professional certification in IT risk management (e.g. CISSP, CRISC)

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, Law, or Risk Management

Certifications in AI governance, ethics, or responsible technology

Experience in financial regulatory bodies or supervisory roles

What’s in it for you

Lead AI transformation at one of Canada’s largest and most respected financial institutions, with direct visibility to Group Head and Operating Committee level leadership at RBC

Shape the mandate and culture of a newly formed, high-impact function within RBC’s AI Group

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale

About the AI Group
RBC’s AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early‑stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC’s people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities,



and frame programs for delivery — ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally‑protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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Job Skills
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Cyber Security Management, Firewall Management, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Operation Center (ISOC), IT Network Security, Operational Delivery, Problem Management, Process Management, Threat Management

Additional Job Details
Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-23

Application Deadline:

2026-08-31

Note ** : ** 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 opportunity for all.

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📌 Senior Director, Responsible AI (Ontario)
🏢 RBC
📍 Ontario