Analyst, External Counsel Management

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Manager, External Counsel Management to oversee third-party risk management activities for external law firms. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert in working with key business partners and centers of governance for overall due diligence activities for external law firms.

• Supplier Risk Management (SRMA): Manage end-to-end lifecycle of 100+ SRMAs for law firms, ensuring alignment with RBC’s risk frameworks and timely completion of assessments.

• Control Assessments: Coordinate Supplier Control Assessments (SCAs) by collaborating with suppliers and IT Risk teams to review control documentation, identify gaps, and evaluate risk mitigation strategies.

• Risk Oversight: Monitor control deficiencies, prepare risk summaries, and elevate findings to senior management for risk acceptance decisions.

• Remediation Tracking: Track remediation action plans, engage with suppliers to validate progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues.

• Governance & Compliance: Maintain records of risk findings, remediation status, and cyber incidents.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Risk teams to align third-party risk practices with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Education: University Degree

• Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Collaborating, Communication, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management, Teamwork, Third Party Risk Management, Vendor Management

• Experience: 2-3 years in third-party risk management, compliance, or legal operations, preferably in financial services.

• 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

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Coaching Others
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Detail-Oriented
• Group Problem Solving
• Long Term Planning
• Organizational Change Management Results-Oriented
• Technical Troubleshooting

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:

TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

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