Director, Data & AI Risk Audit

What is the opportunity?

The Director, RBC Data and AI Risk Audit will be responsible for evaluating organizational business risks related to key areas such as Data Governance Functions and AI. In this role you will develop and communicate the Data & AI Risk audit plan, manage and execute Data & AI Risk audits, and recommend improvements to internal controls and operating processes.

Collectively, the RBC Data Risk Audit team and Center of Excellence (COE) work to assess the effectiveness of data related controls, accuracy of financial records, efficiency of operations, and compliance with governmental regulation. This role will oversee audit plan management and execution, strategic initiatives, resource management, as well as oversight of a team of auditors.

What will you do?  

• Provide independent assurance for the internal control environment for Data Governance Functions and AI.
• Collaborate with business unit leadership to develop and implement Data & AI Risk audit and control policies, procedures, and best practices which support the growth strategies for those units.
• Advise senior management on risk and control issues and providing practical recommendations to ensure risks are appropriately managed.
• Maintaining relationships with external auditors, business units and senior management to ensure communication of critical issues in a timely manner.
• Provide integrated data support for business Functional coverage which includes COE support for Internal Audit (IA) Data Risk.
• Oversee the completion of annual applicable audit plans for the Data Risk and collaborate with broader audit teams to achieve global annual plan.
• Build, direct, counsel, and instruct staff assigned to an engagement and review audit plan, findings and reports for sufficient scope and for accuracy.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management and personal development support.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory requests and examinations with bank regulators and external auditors with respect to Data Risk.
• Develop capability of team use of analytic tools to widen scope of assurance.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Risk, Data Audit, IT Audit or a related field such at IT Audit, IT, Risk Management, or General Audit.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study

Nice-to-have

• Professional Designation (CDMP, CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM)
• Experience working in financial services, consulting, technology, banking, capital markets, wealth management, or global asset management
• Prior experience in a global organization
• Proven track record of utilizing analytical tools to strengthen reporting and audit deliverables

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, 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

·       Flexible work/life balance options

·       Opportunities to do challenging work

·       Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities  

·       Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

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