Manager, Privacy Risk - Wealth Management Europe

We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly formed Privacy Risk team in Wealth Management – Europe (WME), within Data Governance and support the successful delivery of WME Privacy Risk’s programme of work. You will be responsible for managing team members within Privacy Risk and providing guidance, development, coaching, driving performance management and supporting career development. The programme of work promotes, enhances, and maintains good first line of defence (1LOD) responsibility for Privacy risk as defined in the RBC Risk taxonomy. You will support and advise the 1L, embedding ‘Privacy by Design’ into key change initiatives and ensuring that WME adheres to the global privacy framework and control standards within RBC. You will manage the maintenance of the WME Record of Processing, support the business to complete Privacy Risk Assessments and support initiatives that enhance privacy risk management across the business.

RBC’s expectation is that from mid‑September, all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to one day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Work with key business stakeholders and change teams across the WME business to embed ‘Privacy by Design’.
• Provide guidance and support across the WME business to support key initiatives, ensuring Personal Data is managed in accordance with the GDPR and aligned to the global privacy framework.
• Provide key stakeholders within sales and marketing functions with guidance and support around consent management as the business matures.
• Work with WME business to complete Privacy Risk Assessments.
• Support the launch, roll‑out and education of Privacy Champions across WME.
• Work with WME business to complete Legitimate Interests Assessments (LIA) and create and maintain a library of LIAs.
• Assist with logging and the assessment of breaches and incidents within WME.
• Help the WME business understand the privacy implications of their processes, embedding Privacy by Design.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have:

• A good understanding of GDPR.
• Awareness / understanding of the Privacy Program framework.
• Strong experience within the financial services industry and good business acumen.
• Proficiency in participating in projects with multiple stakeholders.
• An adept understanding of stakeholder management / facilitation of meetings.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to present or communicate complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to various stakeholders.

Nice‑to‑have:

• Demonstrates the RBCBD values.
• Ability to work on own initiative to achieve required results.

What is 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. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Opportunities to work with the best in the field. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team. Flexible and hybrid working options fully supported.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.