Director - Enterprise Data Privacy Governance

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Chief Data Office (CDO) is a first line function that provides execution support for critical data governance and data management activities. The CDO guides the evolution of RBC’s data strategy and influences strategic investments in data to support business strategy and regulatory compliance.

This director level position is an enterprise role defining and delivering first line governance activities related to data privacy. We are seeking an experienced and specialized Director of Data Privacy to lead our first line governance efforts. This role is critical in ensuring that our data privacy practices adhere to the regulations set forth by the applicable global regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data privacy regulations, with a strong background in supporting compliance within them. This position will report to the Enterprise Data Governance Leader within the CDO.

What will you do?

• Understand data privacy policy and standards to establish and deliver advisory services to Data Management Offices on data retention and destruction initiatives and engagements as needed.
• Collaborate with first and second line to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of regulatory frameworks that ensure compliance with regulations, bills, acts, and laws.
• Function as CDO subject matter expert for data privacy to the second line. Review current policies and standards along with synthesis of current and upcoming regulatory landscape, findings, and external industry trends to provide gaps and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in the refresh process for internal Privacy related policies and standards.
• Develop training materials and job aids/playbooks to support first line stakeholders in their efforts to comply with privacy requirements.
• Define and execute monitoring and reporting on compliance with data privacy requirements at enterprise-level.
• Define requirements for Chief Data Office approved tools and processes supporting data privacy.
• Maintain inventory on applicable regulatory citations and dataset types to enable controls in the regulated environment.
• Provide subject matter content for development and maintenance of a data privacy literacy program.
• Provide support and preparation for Enterprise Data Governance Leader to chair Enterprise Data Privacy Steering Committee.

What do you need to succeed?

• 10+ years of data experience in financial services
• 8 years’ experience in data or at least 5 years of experience in a 1st or 2nd line data privacy role.
• 2-4 years in first- or second-line risk management and/or governance at a financial institution
• In-depth understanding of global privacy regulations, including Canadian, European, and major U.S. state bills, acts, regulations, and laws.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in compliance, legal, IT, and operations to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience implementing and supporting enterprise-wide risk programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legislative guidelines.
• Experience managing projects including planning, implementation, and reporting.
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work in a demanding environment with competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in strategy development preferred.

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 build close relationships with clients.

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:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills

Conflict Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Privacy, Decision Making, Information Management, Information Security Management, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-03-17

Application Deadline: 2025-05-31

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

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