Director, Control Testing Reporting and Operations – Global Security

RBC

Director of Control Testing overseeing control testing reporting and operations at RBC. Leading a high performing team and integrating AI and digitization into workflows.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

AImachine learningautomated control testingdata analysisExcelPowerPointreporting modelsrisk indicatorsbudget managementvendor performance oversight

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementexecutive presenceteam buildinganalytical orientationcommunicationpresentation skillsgovernance complianceproblem-solvingcost allocation

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNow GRCRSA ArcherMetricStreamExcel (pivot tables, Power Query)automated testing pipelinesdashboardscontrol testing workflowscontinuous monitoring platformschargeback processesProject Approval Requests

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACRISCCISSPCIACPA

Industry Keywords

IT riskIT audittechnology controlsfinancial servicesCOBITNIST CSFISO 27001ITILrisk managementcompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion the digitization of control testing workflows, replacing manual processes with automated, scalable solutions
Lead the integration of AI and machine learning tools to enhance anomaly detection, sample selection, and continuous monitoring capabilities
Partner with Technology and Data teams to build and maintain automated control testing pipelines and dashboards
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) summarizing control testing results, risk themes, and remediation status for senior leadership and Board committees
Build and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting models and data analysis tools to support control testing metrics and KRIs
Prepare management reports, issue logs, and trend analyses to support governance forums and audit committees
Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and control effectiveness metrics on a periodic basis
Manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for third-party engagements including scope definition, deliverable tracking, and vendor performance oversight
Oversee Project Approval Requests (PARs) and ensure proper financial authorization and governance compliance
Administer internal chargeback processes, ensuring accurate cost allocation and transparency across business lines
Monitor program budgets, forecasts, and actuals; flag variances and recommend corrective actions to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in IT risk, IT audit, or technology controls within the financial services industry
Minimum 3 years in a leadership or people management capacity within a Canadian financial institution (Big 5 or equivalent)
Proven leadership capability with experience managing budgets, third-party vendors, Project Approval Requests
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high Performing, analytically-oriented teams; strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels including Board level forums
Ability to speak fluently in the language of controls, processes, risk, and data
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex modelling) and PowerPoint for executive-level deliverables
Hands-on experience with AI-driven risk tools, continuous monitoring platforms, or GRC systems (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream)
Demonstrated ability to digitize and automate manual control testing workflows using available technology
Familiarity with industry frameworks: COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ITIL
Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, or CPA
Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics applications in risk and compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business