Director, Business Continuity Risk Management Caribbean

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?
Join RBC's Group Risk Management team as Director, Business Continuity Risk Management (BCRM) for Canada & Caribbean. In this second line of defense role, you will lead the implementation and oversight of our BCRM program across the region. You'll direct a team to strengthen operational resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, embed robust risk management practices, and partner with business leaders to drive program effectiveness and adoption.
What will you do?
Lead Your Team & Drive Strategy

Direct and mentor a team responsible for BCRM program execution across Canada and Caribbean regions

Contribute to and execute the BCRM vision, strategy, and operating model specific to your region

Ensure alignment with RBC Enterprise BCRM Policy & Standards and regulatory requirements

Identify emerging operational risks and direct research into areas of elevated risk

Build a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence and risk awareness

Lead Oversight & Control

Provide independent oversight and challenge at senior levels, a critical responsibility of our second line of defense

Manage comprehensive monitoring, oversight, and control programs covering all key BCRM requirements

Conduct thematic reviews and policy adherence monitoring assessments to drive continuous improvement

Oversee remediation of identified issues with accountability and rigor

Provide oversight on the design and effectiveness of internal control environment

Provide Expert Advice & Insights

Advise senior management and executives on BCRM risk mitigation strategies and emerging industry trends

Represent RBC with regulators as a trusted business continuity risk management subject matter expert

Generate actionable risk insights and reporting that directly inform executive decision-making

Support implementation of operational risk management initiatives across the region

Build Stakeholder Partnerships

Foster collaborative relationships with business leaders to drive program adoption and effectiveness

Enable first line of defense in establishing appropriate operational risk appetite aligned with strategic objectives

Champion risk management behaviors and accountability across all lines of defense

Engage Externally

Participate in industry committees, forums, and BCRM associations to stay current with leading practices

What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:

Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams

Proven BCRM experience in financial services or highly regulated industries, with demonstrated success in large-scale global matrix environments

Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and governance structures

In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSFI) and compliance expectations

Ability to balance competing priorities with exceptional time management and results orientation

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights

Excellent critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions at senior levels

Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication capabilities

Strong facilitation and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to engage senior executives and committees

Nice-to-Have:

Industry professional accreditation or certification

Experience in Third Party Risk Management, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery

What’s 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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to do challenging work

Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills
Adaptability, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Business Oriented, Conflict Management, Critical…