Manager, Governance & Control

Job Description

What is the opportunity? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of Governance & Control to drive global standards and excellence in financial governance. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of financial accounting, GL reconciliation, and operational risk management. You will lead quality assurance and governance activities with a data-driven and risk-based approach, overseeing global GL reconciliation processes, managing internal and external audit processes (including SOX compliance), and challenging the control environment to identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements and ensure seamless execution.What will you do?

• Manage and oversee all internal and external audit/SOX processes, including preparation, coordination with auditors, and implementation of corrective actions

• Take a data-driven, risk-based approach to inform quality assurance and governance decisions, drawing insights from operational metrics and risk indicators

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, and develop strategies to improve risk monitoring and governance

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators and risk monitoring metrics to measure the effectiveness of governance and auditing activities

• Innovate and improve governance and auditing activities, including the development of new risk monitoring tools and methodologies

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements, leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making

• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and oversight on operational risk, audit, and governance matters

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and audit activities

What do you need to succeed? Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, and/or relevant experience in financial control, auditing, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of operational processes, including GL reconciliation and control, as well as financial systems and reporting processes

• Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance rules, including Internal Audit reviews, SOX, and other relevant financial regulations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive issues to conclusion and navigate complex data sets to inform decision-making

• A curious and inquiring mindset, with a passion for leveraging data analytics and insights to inform risk management and process improvement

• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and a strong financial control mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business value.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge in automation tools and technologies, such as robotic process automation (RPA), Python or VBA

• Knowledge in data science and statistical modeling techniques to drive analytics and insights in operational risk management

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

• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job SkillsCommunication, Critical Thinking, External Audit, Governance Controls, Operational Risks, Process Changes, Process Streamlining, Taking InitiativeAdditional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST 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:

2026-02-04

Application Deadline:

2026-03-18Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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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