Associate Director

**Job Summary**

As part of the Group Risk Management team, the Associate Director, Environmental & Social Risk, Disclosure, Reporting & Communication will support the management, preparation, enhancement, governance, and delivery of external ESG risk disclosures and internal ESG risk reporting.

**What is the opportunity?**

As part of the Group Risk Management team, the Associate Director, Environmental & Social Risk, Disclosure, Reporting & Communication will support the management, preparation, enhancement, governance, and delivery of external ESG risk disclosures and internal ESG risk reporting.

**What will you do?**
- Support the management, preparation, enhancement, governance, and delivery of ESG risk disclosures, including GRM owned aspects of RBC’s ESG Report and the ESG-related Risk Management disclosure in RBC’s Financial Reports to Shareholders.
- Liaise with internal risk management partners to review ESG-related risk management activities for inclusion in external ESG Risk reporting.
- Execute controls over ESG risk-related disclosures to meet increasing regulatory requirements and ensure alignment with Enterprise ESG Disclosure Policy and Control Framework.
- Prepare supported responses to questions and comments on E&S disclosures from key stakeholder groups (e.g. legal, finance and audit)
- Perform gap analysis of compliance with ESG disclosure requirements
- Perform peer analysis and research to gauge RBC’s disclosure strategy against best practices and follow through with recommendations and implementation of improvements
- Research future developments in ESG-related disclosures to inform the prioritization of future enhancements to ESG practices and related disclosures
- Research to support defining ESG risk assessment, including risk impacts, risk appetite, limits, and restrictions.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to contribute to initiatives across ESG Risk, GRM, Finance, Strategy and Regions.

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must-have**
- 5+ years of related experience with in-depth knowledge in any of the following disciplines: risk management, financial reporting, compliance, or sustainability
- Finance or risk management certification/degree
- Sound knowledge of internal controls, risk management and/or compliance methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics effectively to external stakeholders and internal senior management and reviewers (e.g. legal, finance, audit).
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and timeliness with strong attention to details. Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive priorities while meeting timelines.
- A proactive self-starting mindset who is able to handle pressure effectively, collaborate effectively with individuals and teams across the enterprise, and has experience working with senior management teams.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain flexible while staying focused on delivering value.

**Nice-to-have**
- Business and ESG experience is preferred.

**What is 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.
- Leaders who support your development through training and coaching.
- Work with a dynamic, collaborative team with ability to make a difference.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.

**Job Skills**

Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), Risk Control, Risk Governance, Risk Management, Risk Reporting

**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**:
GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

**Job Type**:
Regular

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

**Posted Date**:
2024-12-03

**Application Deadline**:
2024-12-13

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