Job Description What is the opportunity? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to join our Project and Portfolio Governance team. This role is critical in ensuring robust oversight, risk management, and regulatory compliance across our investment portfolio.

The incumbent will design and execute a quality assurance program to ensure T&O; projects follow approved methodologies, working closely with T&O; planning teams as well as enterprise risk partners to roll out best practices.

What will you do?

Risk Domain Development & Framework Establishment:

Lead the development of the project and portfolio management risk domain, establishing an operating model, controls and procedures, key performance and risk indicators, governance forums and mandates, and implementing appropriate remediation plans when compliance gaps are identified

Quality Assurance & QA Program Design:

Design and execute comprehensive quality assurance frameworks for T&O; project delivery methodologies, including standardized audit trails, quality gates, and checkpoint reviews throughout the project lifecycle

Cross-Functional Partnership & Enterprise Integration:

Partner with Enterprise Risk Management and T&O; planning teams to integrate portfolio risks into enterprise frameworks and embed governance requirements into project planning processes

Risk Assessment & Risk Methodology:

Develop risk assessment methodologies for individual projects and portfolio-level concentrations, including escalation procedures for risk threshold breaches and control failures

Regulatory Compliance:

Create and maintain compliance monitoring programs for policy and regulatory requirements, coordinating with Risk and Compliance teams on regulatory interpretation and implementation

Governance & Forum Facilitation:

Facilitate cross-pillar governance committees, decision-making forums, and knowledge sharing sessions to implement industry best practices across project teams

Transformation & Process Automation:





Lead transformation initiatives to automate governance processes and implement technology solutions for portfolio monitoring, reporting, and data analytics

Portfolio Standards & Governance Standards:

Establish portfolio-level governance standards and executive reporting mechanisms supporting management committees including the OC and IRB, ensuring consistent application across all investment initiatives and maintaining regulatory examination readiness

What do you need to succeed? Must-have: Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Relevant professional designation (PMP, CPA, RMP, CFA) preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, portfolio management, risk management, or financial controls

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of portfolio management principles and enterprise decisioning

Proficiency in risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements

Advanced Excel skills and experience with project management systems (e.g. Planview)

Leadership & Communication

Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management and presentation abilities

Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels

Nice-to-have:

Experience in banking and financial institutions industry

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OSFI, IIROC, CSA)

Project management experience with complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Experience with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen)

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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

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

Flexible work/life balance options.

Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.

Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

Job Skills Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Resource Management, Vision Alignment

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: 2026-08-12

Application Deadline: 2026-08-26

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 Manager, Portfolio Governance and Controls (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto