Associate Director, Risk and Regulatory Initiatives

Associate Director, Risk and Regulatory Initiatives What is the opportunity? RBC Royal Trust Risk and Regulatory Initiatives team is a national office team of highly skilled risk professionals specialized in estate and trust business. We oversee and implement regulatory initiatives, support operational risk matters and internal controls, as well as maintain business policies. Our core mandate includes advice and counsel on regulatory areas such as Privacy, Anti‑Money Laundering, Common Reporting Standards (CRS), Conflicts of Interest, and complaints. What will you do? Lead strategic regulatory and business risk initiatives as assigned. Lead the creation and maintenance of business policies that balance risk with the client and employee experience; chair the Policy Review Committee of RBC Royal Trust. Manage the overall internal controls framework for the business to effectively minimize risks and operational losses. Provide advice on regulatory matters related to Privacy, AML, Complaints, Conflicts of Interest, CRS/FATCA, as assigned. Make reasoned and informed recommendations to the business relating to regulatory or risk related issues impacting the business. Advise business unit at national level on regulatory, operational and reputational risk aspects of new and existing products, processes, projects and strategy. Work in conjunction with Professional Development and functional partners to produce training materials for staff, as required. Develop partnerships with key individuals across the RBC network as relevant to deliver the distinct RBC Royal Trust value propositions in the market. What do you need to succeed? Must haves Strong understanding of risk management framework and ability to effectively identify, assess, and manage risks. Policy development experience that involves analysis of complex information, identification of key issues, and potential solutions to address them. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to trust companies, estates and trusts law principles. Experience in relationship management role working with complex client/stakeholder relationships. Project management skills. Bachelor’s Degree. Nice-to-have Drives performance and sustains/drives results from self and others through professional excellence and effective execution. Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at various levels within the organization. What’s in it for you? 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. Flexible work/life balance options. Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities. Access to a variety of job opportunities across business. Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W: TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025-11-04 Application Deadline: 2025-11-18 Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. Equal Opportunity At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr