Director, AI Regulatory Engagement

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

• The Director, Regulatory Engagement – Responsible AI is responsible for leading RBC’s strategic regulatory engagement initiatives related to artificial intelligence governance, compliance, and risk management. This role bridges RBC’s internal AI governance frameworks with external regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions (Canada, US, EU, APAC). The Director will develop and execute a proactive regulatory engagement strategy while ensuring alignment with evolving AI regulations, including the EU AI Act and emerging domestic frameworks.

What will you do?

Regulatory Strategy & Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory engagement strategy for AI governance across all relevant jurisdictions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies on AI governance, policy, and compliance matters
• Maintain deep monitoring of emerging AI regulations and regulatory expectations; communicate implications to senior leadership
• Prepare and present regulatory submissions, self-assessments, and responses to regulatory inquiries related to AI governance
• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Compliance functions to align messaging and ensure regulatory credibility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business lines, technology, risk management, and second-line functions to operationalize regulatory expectations
• Advise senior leaders and governance committees on regulatory risk, compliance readiness, and strategic options
• Facilitate effective challenge and governance improvements to strengthen regulatory confidence
• Manage escalation pathways for regulatory matters requiring executive or board-level attention

Regulatory Reporting & Communications

• Develop compelling, evidence-based narratives that demonstrate RBC’s strong AI governance posture
• Maintain regulatory calendars and coordinate responses to supervisory requests with appropriate timeliness and quality
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory contacts across multiple jurisdictions

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Monitor AI governance maturity, identify compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions
• Support regulatory exams, inquiries, and audit activities related to AI governance
• Track regulatory findings, action plans, and closure supporting evidence

 

​What will you need to succeed?

• 7+ years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, or related functions at a regulated financial institution

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory engagement or policy development roles
• Demonstrated experience with banking regulations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for regulatory audiences
• Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate regulatory trends and position RBC proactively
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills; ability to work effectively across matrix organizations
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with senior regulators and external stakeholders
• Project management and attention to detail in managing complex regulatory submissions
• Ability to manage ambiguity and work effectively in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment

What’s in it for you:

• Lead AI transformation at one of Canada’s largest and most respected financial institutions, with direct visibility to Group Head and Operating Committee level leadership at RBC
• Shape the mandate and culture of a newly formed, high-impact function within RBC’s AI Group
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale

About the AI Group:

RBC’s AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC’s people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition,…