Senior Manager, Privacy

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a member of the RBC Global Privacy team, you will be one of RBCs trusted experts on privacy matters and will play a pivotal role in enhancing our global privacy program. You will work closely with privacy teams in the 1st line of defense and stakeholders across the business and functions to implement privacy strategies that align with our goals. If you are passionate about privacy and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Support the Head of Privacy, Canada & Caribbean to provide oversight and support across Canada & Caribbean businesses and functions.

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Global Privacy Program within the region.

• Collaborate with the Canadian & Caribbean 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) Privacy teams and ensure appropriate oversight of the activities performed by these teams.

• Ensure a consistent approach to privacy risk management by strengthening overall oversight and challenge for Canadian and Caribbean businesses and functions.

• Review and challenge the business with relating to their management of privacy risk and maintain a general understanding of how RBC collects, uses and stores personal data.

• Review escalated Privacy Risk Assessments, Supplier Risk Management Assessments, Privacy Incidents/Breaches, data subject right requests and complaints. Provide privacy subject matter expertise and guidance to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

• In conjunction with the relevant 1LOD Privacy teams and businesses, development of an appropriate and effective response to and resolution of any privacy issues, deficiencies or breaches identified.

• Monitor changes to the privacy laws, regulations and best practice within the region, assisting with impact and gap assessments to effect timely changes to policies, supporting the business to update their processes and controls.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• A minimum of 5 years privacy compliance and governance experience including a good understanding of the application of relevant Canadian and other major global privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

• Detail oriented, problem solver and critical thinker

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements with minimal supervision

• Ability to think strategically and provide practical solutions

• Team player with an open and collaborative approach to delivering required outcomes

• Gen AI understanding and exposure

Nice-to-have:

• Financial services industry experience

• Previous experience working in a risk management role

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPM, CIPP)

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

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

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

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-30

Application Deadline:

2026-07-31

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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