Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Manager, External Counsel Management to oversee third-party risk management activities for external law firms. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert in working with key business partners and centers of governance for overall due diligence activities for external law firms.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Supplier Risk Management (SRMA): Manage end-to-end lifecycle of 100+ SRMAs for law firms, ensuring alignment with RBC’s risk frameworks and timely completion of assessments.
Control Assessments: Coordinate Supplier Control Assessments (SCAs) by collaborating with suppliers and IT Risk teams to review control documentation, identify gaps, and evaluate risk mitigation strategies.
Risk Oversight: Monitor control deficiencies, prepare risk summaries, and escalate findings to senior management for risk acceptance decisions.
Remediation Tracking: Track remediation action plans, engage with suppliers to validate progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Governance & Compliance: Maintain records of risk findings, remediation status, and cyber incidents.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Risk teams to align third-party risk practices with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must have:
Education: University Degree
Job Skills: Collaborating, Communication, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management, Teamwork, Third Party Risk Management, Vendor Management
Nice-to-have:
Experience: 2-3 years in third-party risk management, compliance, or legal operations, preferably in financial services.
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
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Coaching Others, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Results-Oriented, Technical TroubleshootingAdditional Job Details
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Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.
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