Associate Director, Enterprise Control Testing - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Job Description

What Is The Opportunity?
Enterprise Control Testing (ECT), aligned under Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO), is a centralized group executing control testing for RBC's internal Control Management Policy. The team establishes procedures, provides oversight of key controls, conducts control assurance activities, reports on risk and control environment to Senior Management, and recommends improvements to assurance Platforms.
As Associate Director and team lead, you will deliver the ECT program vision and oversee a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers. You'll act as a key liaison between ECT and Platform stakeholders throughout the control evaluation lifecycle, reporting to the Director, ECT.

What Will You Do?
Team Lead & Control Testing Execution (70%)
Lead, guide, and coach a team of Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Managers in executing control testing
Attract, hire, and retain talent; manage resources, assignments, and conflict resolution
Build team skills and identify training needs in risk management and control evaluation
Manage performance, provide feedback, and develop action plans based on employee engagement
Create and manage control evaluation coverage plans, metrics, and ECT tools/archive systems
Review and sign-off on control evaluation work papers and results
Ensure control evaluations meet quality standards and timelines
Resolve issues and escalations from control evaluations
Advise ECT partners on control testing status and facilitate stakeholder communication
Conduct presentations to communicate control gaps and issues to stakeholders

Project & Strategic Support (30%)
Support ECT oversight of Book of Work and control testing program execution
Manage relationships with Platform stakeholders and local managers on work assignments
Support change initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance ECT maturity
Participate in discussions with ECT Senior Management on strategies and work plans
Develop Senior Management briefing materials and periodic management reporting
Lead development and maintenance of ORM tools and templates for risk assessments

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must Have:
Proven leadership experience managing teams of analysts and managers
Advanced knowledge of risk management practices and control evaluation methodologies
Understanding of RBC's control evaluation standards, enterprise policies, and business structure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex organizations
Experience in control testing, internal audit, compliance, or related risk discipline
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards
Project management and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have:
Experience with ORM tools and control testing platforms
Familiarity with RBC's subsidiaries and business functions
Background in process improvement or organizational change initiatives
Experience developing training programs or building team competencies
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks
Experience with data analysis or metrics-driven reporting

What's in it for You?
A comprehensive Total Reward Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, plus stock 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
Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details
Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:

TorontoCountry:

CanadaWork hours/week:

37.5Employment Type:

Full timePlatform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:

RegularPay Type:

SalariedPosted Date:

2026-10-14Application Deadline:

2026-10-30Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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