Director, Model Risk

The role can be located in New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ

The Director, Model Risk role sits within the 1LOD Cross-Business Controls & Enablement team under the Consolidated US Operations (CUSO) Chief Control Office (CCO). The mandate of the role is to ensure RBC’s control environment associated with Model Risk is fit for purpose and operating effectively across 1LOD for CUSO and global Capital Markets. This position has a high degree of interconnectedness across businesses (Capital Markets, City National Bank, RBC Bank (Georgia), US Wealth Management) and will partner closely with stakeholders across the Three Lines of Defense, including Model Business Owners, Model Development Owners, Model Users, Group Risk Management (GRM), and Internal Audit.

What will you do?

• Design and/or operationalize 1LOD processes and key controls in line with enterprise Model Risk requirements and RBC’s Model Risk Transformation.  
• Strengthen 1LOD accountability in Model Risk, including increasing awareness of Model Risk-related requirements and roles and responsibilities.
• Lead or monitor key 1LOD control execution and governance activities (e.g., model inventories) and enhance the control environment as applicable.
• Review enterprise requirements and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive or influence policy, standard, and process alignment and simplification across CUSO entities.
• Drive or influence enhanced risk metrics to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and accurate reflection of the Model Risk profile.
• Partner with key stakeholders to shape how generative and agentic AI-related considerations are integrated into RBC’s Model Risk management’s processes and controls. 
• Lead 1LOD risk profile reporting and develop data-driven insights; also support RBC’s risk appetite reporting processes, including driving consistent risk narratives where applicable.
• Lead and/or contribute to Working Groups and targeted initiatives.
• Promote the use and integration of Technology tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and/or coordinate responses to regulatory exams and internal reviews; develop remediation plans as applicable.  

What do you need to succeed?

• 8-10 years of experience in Financial Services, with at least 3 years dedicated to supporting Model Risk management activities.
• Strong quantitative skills coupled with ability to overlay relevant qualitative considerations to inform risk-based judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear materials or briefings for senior management and/or risk governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (including root cause analysis) with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structured and outcomes-oriented meetings.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of quantitative modeling techniques.

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $185,000 - $260,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.  This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• RBC’s high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYJersey CityUnited States of America40Full timeCUSORegularSalaried2026-07-22

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

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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.