Talent.com
0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada
Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations (Global Security)0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • 335 8 AVE SW:CALGARY
No longer accepting applications
Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations (Global Security)

Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations (Global Security)

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • 335 8 AVE SW:CALGARY
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?As Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations, you will play a key part in the transformation of the control testing reporting and operations function and oversee a high performing team. You'll be the strategic voice of control testing to Executive Leadership, steering committees, and the Board, translating complex data into compelling executive narratives while championing a cutting-edge transformation, driving continuous improvement through digitization and AI integration.What will you do?
  • Champion the digitization of control testing workflows, replacing manual processes with automated, scalable solutions

  • Lead the integration of AI and machine learning tools to enhance anomaly detection, sample selection, and continuous monitoring capabilities

  • Partner with Technology and Data teams to build and maintain automated control testing pipelines and dashboards

  • Develop and deliver executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) summarizing control testing results, risk themes, and remediation status for senior leadership and Board committees

  • Build and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting models and data analysis tools to support control testing metrics and KRIs

  • Prepare management reports, issue logs, and trend analyses to support governance forums and audit committees

  • Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and control effectiveness metrics on a periodic basis

  • Manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for third-party engagements including scope definition, deliverable tracking, and vendor performance oversight

  • Oversee Project Approval Requests (PARs) and ensure proper financial authorization and governance compliance

  • Administer internal chargeback processes, ensuring accurate cost allocation and transparency across business lines

  • Monitor program budgets, forecasts, and actuals; flag variances and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership

What do you need to succeed?Must-have
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT risk, IT audit, or technology controls within the financial services industry

  • Minimum 3 years in a leadership or people management capacity within a Canadian financial institution (Big 5 or equivalent)

  • Proven leadership capability with experience managing budgets, third-party vendors, Project Approval Requests. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high Performing, analytically-oriented teams; strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels including Board level forums; ability to speak fluently in the language of controls, processes, risk, and data

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex modelling) and PowerPoint for executive-level deliverables

  • Hands-on experience with AI-driven risk tools, continuous monitoring platforms, or GRC systems (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream)

  • Demonstrated ability to digitize and automate manual control testing workflows using available technology

  • Familiarity with industry frameworks: COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ITIL

Nice-to-have
  • Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, or CPA

  • Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics applications in risk and compliance

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

  • Opportunities to do challenging work

  • Opportunities to take on progressively greateraccountabilities

  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

Job SkillsCritical Thinking, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Security Architecture, Performance Management (PM)Additional Job Details

Address:

16 YORK ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-12

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.

Join our Talent Community

Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.

Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Create a job alert for this search

Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations (Global Security) • 335 8 AVE SW:CALGARY

Similar jobs

Director-SCADA Solutions

DexcentCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Director – SCADA Solutions (AVEVA Enterprise or CygNet Expert).Director – SCADA Solutions (AVEVA Enterprise or CygNet Expert).Ideally the individual will be located in.This is a full time opportuni... Show more

 • Promoted

Group PM, AI-Driven GRC & Security Workflows

VantaCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A leading security and compliance company located in Canada is seeking a Group Product Manager to own product strategy and outcomes.This role involves leading and developing a team of PMs while dri... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Total Rewards

High Tide Inc.Calgary
Full-time

Build the Future of Rewards at High Tide Inc.Calgary, AB (Corporate Office) | Hybrid Opportunity.Reporting to Vice President, Human Resources, the.The role balances market competitiveness, internal... Show more

 • Promoted

Account Director for SaaS Solution | REMOTE (Ontario)

GatekeeperCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

Gatekeeper is the ONLY unified contract & third‑party‑risk management platform that protects compliance‑centric organisations by delivering company‑wide control to reduce risk and cost.Powered by o... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Accounting - Up to $190k + Extensive bonus USD - Remote (USA) - High-growth technol[...]

ConspicuousCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

Senior D365 Business Central Consultant (Finance) - Remote (Canada) - Up to $135k base CAD + benefits/bonus - Growing Microsoft Partner!.A high-growth consulting firm is looking for a Senior Functi... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr. Associate / Director of M&A

Embrace Software IncCalgary, AB, CA
Permanent

Industrial, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Education.We own and operate dozens of vertical‑market software companies serving customers across North America, including Fortune 500 enterprises, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, GTM – Product Engineering & Cloud (Canada)

SlalomCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

Who You’ll Work With At Slalom, we blend personal connection with global scale to transform how organizations redefine possibilities, shape the future, and achieve their goals.Our mission is to max... Show more

 • Promoted

Innovative Operations Director: Architecting Revenue Success

Cache VenturesCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Become the Innovative Operations Director focused on architecting repeatable revenue success in a growth-driven SaaS environment.If you’re familiar with the challenges and strategies between scrapp... Show more

 • Promoted

Penetration Testing Manager — Flexible Schedule

Rsm Us Llp.Calgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A leading consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a Manager - Penetration Tester to lead teams in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and secure architecture reviews.The ideal candidate s... Show more

 • Promoted

Cyber Security Manager & Penetration Testing Lead

RSM CanadaCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Cyber Security Manager - Penetration Tester in Calgary, Alberta.You'll conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and secure architecture reviews... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Lead Solutions Architect, IAM

RBCCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

You will be responsible for architectural delivery in the Identity and Access Management domain for Global Security at RBC.You will work both directly and through a team of Solution Architects who ... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Interim Director of Accounting & Reporting (US GAAP)

IFG - International Financial GroupCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Temporary

A leading firm in renewable energy is seeking an Interim Director of Accounting & Reporting.This vital role ensures accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and includes responsibilities such as ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Business Systems (Canada or USA)

JobgetherCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Director, Business Systems (Canada or USA).Director, Business Systems (Canada or USA).Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talen... Show more

 • Promoted

Dynamic Sales Director for Growth in Privacy Compliance SaaS

WeCookITCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Lead growth in privacy compliance as an innovative Sales Director.Drive market entry strategies and foster customer relationships across various global regions in a dynamic SaaS environment.In this... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of AI-Driven Document Ingestion

LoopioCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A dynamic technology firm in Vancouver is looking for a Director of Software Development to lead their RFX I/O Mission Team.This strategic role involves building and overseeing advanced document in... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Control Systems Engineer - Remote Leadership

Andritz AGCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in control systems for industrial facilities.This role requires extensive experience, ideally 10+ years, particularly in pulp an... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Audit and Controls

Neo FinancialCalgary
Full-time

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians.At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians.Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup i... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Director of Operations — Scale to COO & Lead Growth

RemotivateCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A results-driven marketing agency is seeking a Remote Director of Operations to oversee and optimize operations, manage a remote team of 20–30, and successfully scale the business from $2M to $5M+.... Show more

 • Promoted

Hybrid Consultant in Risk Control

Intact Financial CorporationCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Transform businesses as a Hybrid Risk Control Consultant at Intact.Use your expertise in safety and risk management to create resilient commercial operations while enjoying flexible work arrangemen... Show more

 • Promoted

Transformational Operations Director Role

BUILD ITCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Shape transformational change as an Operations Director specializing in commercial construction.This hybrid position based in Calgary involves occasional collaboration in Toronto to support major c... Show more