Senior Manager, IAM Control Assurance & Innovation; Global Security

What is the opportunity?

Identity & Access Management is foundational to RBC's cyber risk strategy and secure growth in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Regulatory requirements, evolving cyber threats, and the need for operational efficiency make robust identity governance and control assurance essential to safeguarding the bank.

The role will drive adherence to Enterprise policies and control standards globally while balancing innovation and automation with assurance. This requires building strong partnerships across IAM, Global Security, and internal/external auditors to achieve collective success.

This role will help to drive the embedding of IAM control data into the fabric of RBC’s AI and agentic landscape, enabling continuous IAM control monitoring and anomaly detection. The role will also provide consultation on IAM control compliance, processes, and best practices, supporting Audit, Regulatory, and Third-Party evidence requests.

• Identifies and implements innovative solutions for evidence gathering related to IAM Audit, Regulatory and third‑party inquiries
• Assists in the automating and cataloguing of potential gaps in implementation of IAM Enterprise services as it relates to RBC Standards
• Actively engaged in the support of IAM related control testing activities for strategic initiatives and BAU, as well as collaborating with RBC cross‑functional teams supporting IAM control compliance
• Identifies and supports minimum set of business requirements and control points
• Reviews and uplifts procedure documents created by operational teams and programs align to Standards and Regulations
• Maintains the inventory of all current IAM processes and procedures to ensure alignment to Standards and Regulations as changes in operating environment evolve
• Monitors and provides input into compliance of IAM Services with policies and standards.
• Analyses/investigates all control evidence gathered from requests to satisfactorily meet compliance and audit requirements
• Operates as a subject matter expert and provides consultancy services for all IAM controls related matters

• 5+ years of experience in a comparable role (IT Risk, Control Assurance or Compliance role), preferably within a global financial services organization.
• Undergraduate Degree in Information Technology or Information Systems, or related field
• Successful experience in implementing process improvement and/or automation solutions
• Fluency in common IAM tools/applications such as SailPoint, Cyber Ark, Active Directory, Okta and Service Now
• Track record delivering results across multiple work streams under pressure
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple concepts.
• Strong collaboration skills to influence and drive change without direct authority.
• Self‑driven, goal oriented, and able to adapt to changes fast.
• Commitment to continuous learning and rapidly acquiring new technical domain knowledge

• Working knowledge and/or direct engagement with City National Bank
• Working knowledge of Power Shell, Python, VBScript, JSON, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Blue Prism, API Integration
• Industry security risk certifications (CRISC, CISSP, etc.)

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
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world‑class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
• 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
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