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At RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose.

Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work that matters in the world, in an environment built on teamwork, service, responsibility, diversity, and integrity.

Job Title Manager, Environmental & Social Risk



What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Environmental & Social Risk, you will play a key role in the management and mitigation of environmental and social (E&S) risks at RBC. In this role you will work alongside other environmental and social professionals to provide advice and support to account managers across RBC\xe2\x80\x99s lines of business, credit adjudicators and risk managers in Group Risk Management (GRM), and in some cases, current and prospective RBC clients. You will also assist in the implementation of RBC\xe2\x80\x99s E&S risk policies and procedures, and as part of a team, work to keep RBC informed of emerging E&S issues that could lead to credit, reputational or legal risk.

Note: This is not a People Manager role

What will you do?

• Advise business units and GRM colleagues on E&S risk issues that may represent risk to RBC.
• Evaluate E&S risk inherent and residual in individual and/or syndicated credit transactions, and advise account and risk managers on structuring transactions to minimize E&S risk.
• Support the E&S risk team in review of documentation related to Equator Principles transactions
• Help to develop and deliver training for account managers and GRM colleagues relating to E&S issues and risk management
• Support the implementation and maintenance of systems to measure, monitor, and report on E&S risk management across RBC\xe2\x80\x99s businesses.
• Work as part of the broader E&S Risk team to align and coordinate management and monitoring of E&S Risk across environmental (including climate) and social topics
• Manage and track relevant environmental data in order to identify trends, resource forecasting, training opportunities and other key metrics.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves:

• Relevant degree in science or engineering (environmental, geohydrology, geology, chemical etc.)
• At least 7years of related experience in environmental social assessment and/or environmental and social impact assessment, environmental site assessment and/or environmental and human health risk assessment or E&S risk management experience
• Advanced analytical thinking and ability to quickly adapt mindset
• Strong people skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Intellectual curiosity, global and strategic mindset with ability to think conceptually

Nice-to-Haves:

• Understanding of credit adjudication, banking and commercial lending and/or risk management in the financial industry
• Relevant professional designation in science or engineering.
• Project management experience
• Work experience relating to, and/or strong understanding of the Equator Principles
• Risk Assessment and/or Brownfield redevelopment experience
• Ability to read and write French
• Working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments, Biodiversity, and Social risks

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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 and competitive compensation
• 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

Job Summary The Manager, Environmental & Social Risk will play a key role in the management and mitigation of environmental and social (E&S) risks at RBC. In this role you will work alongside other environmental and social professionals to provide advice and support to account managers across RBC\xe2\x80\x99s lines of business, credit adjudicators and risk managers in Group Risk Management (GRM), and in some cases, current and prospective RBC clients.

Address: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

City: CAN-ON-TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: Group Risk Management

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2023-03-08

Application Deadline: 2023-04-09

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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