What is the opportunity?
As Director, GRM Wealth Management (WM) Investment Risk Management, you will play a pivotal role in RBC’s Second Line of Defense, overseeing the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of investment risks across RBC Wealth Management’s fiduciary investment activities. You will ensure that investment risks are managed in alignment with RBC’s risk appetite, regulatory standards, and fiduciary obligations, safeguarding client interests and supporting the long-term sustainability of the business.

What will you do?

• Develop, implement, and maintain RBC’s investment risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and assess portfolio risks (e.g., market, credit, liquidity, concentration, leverage, etc) using quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge to the first line of defense, ensuring adherence to risk limits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio performance under adverse market conditions.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and risk committees, providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with investment teams to guide risk mitigation strategies and embed sound risk practices in decision-making.
• Ensure all risk management practices align with fiduciary obligations and regulatory standards.
• Balance firm-wide risk management priorities with the duty to act in the best interests of clients.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 10+ years of experience in investment risk management, including market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in risk metrics, stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk evaluation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive effective risk management practices.

Nice-to-have:

• Graduate degree or professional designation (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) in finance, mathematics, economics, or risk management.
• Experience in wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, asset management or other fiduciary investment activities.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with advanced risk modeling tools and methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

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 and commissions
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities in building close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Auditing, Audits Compliance, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Information Security Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Operational Delivery, Quality Management, Results-Oriented, Risk Management, Security Management, Strategic Thinking, Training Programs

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2025-08-282025-09-13

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.