Director, AI Risk and Control Advisory - RBC

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Director, AI Risk Enablement is responsible for architecting, automating, and streamlining AI risk processes across RBC's enterprise to enable safe and responsible scaling of AI technology. This role bridges business and technology by establishing practical, scalable risk management processes that embed AI risk accountability into product development and deployment workflows. By combining deep expertise in IT risk management with operational excellence, this individual ensures that cutting-edge risk management tools and practices are seamlessly integrated into RBC's broader risk assessment infrastructure, while providing hands-on risk subject matter expertise to AI teams across the organization.

What will you do?

AI Risk Process Architecture & Optimization

Design and implement scalable, integrated AI risk processes with standardized methodologies, clear accountability, and continuous improvement mechanisms across the organization

Map existing workflows to identify automation and streamlining opportunities, and evaluate emerging AI risk management tools for adoption

On-the-Ground Risk Subject Matter Expertise

Lead a team providing practical risk guidance and assessments to development teams throughout the AI lifecycle, with escalation of key initiatives to governance forums

Translate risk frameworks into operational guidance and build risk-aware culture through team education and engagement

IT Risk Integration & Expertise

Leverage deep IT risk expertise to design AI risk frameworks that integrate with existing IT, cybersecurity, and operational risk processes, bridging IT and business perspectives

Maintain current knowledge of IT risk frameworks and methodologies while facilitating alignment between IT risk, Information Security, and AI governance teams

Risk and Control Register Advisory

Provide advisory and review guidance on AI risk and control documentation in RBC's registers, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management standards and regulatory expectations

Partner with business units to establish consistent documentation and validate entries for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate risk classification

Cross-Functional Communication & Influence

Translate complex AI risk concepts into actionable guidance and build trusted advisory relationships across product, engineering, executive, and business leadership

Partner across Risk, Compliance, Technology, and business functions to operationalize AI risk management, serving as a bridge between technical teams and risk perspectives

Team Leadership & Development

Build and lead a high-performing team of AI risk experts, fostering a collaborative culture that enables business innovation while maintaining risk controls