What is the opportunity?

An exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Internal Audit Group Risk Management Financial risk team. The Director IA GRM Financial Risk is a dynamic and adaptable leader who is a subject matter expert in risk management, balance sheet risk, and capital (Liquidity, IRRBB, ICAAP, Stress Testing, Recovery and Resolution).

This leader will be driving development of our audit approach and monitoring activities and leveraging data analytics where appropriate, and managing regulatory engagements, responses and reporting. You will also act as a trusted advisor to auditees and platform/regional audit teams globally. In this role, you will be leading enterprise level audit assurance projects and continuous assurance/monitoring whilst leveraging data analytics and data visualizations.

The RBC CAE Group leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of risk based technical/complex audits related to a broad range of key Balance sheet risk topics including Liquidity risk (Asset Liability Management - FTP/ IRRBB), Stress Testing, Model risk, Capital measurement and Internal Capital Adequacy (ICAAP).
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Initiate and lead discussions with all internal and external stakeholders, and create an open, positive and constructive environment for negotiation to ensure fair and risk-based solutions are achieved.
• Lead/oversee all audit planning processes and ensure adequate coverage of key business processes to support an independent and objective assessment and opinion on the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead/oversee the validation of regulatory matters issued by relevant regulatory bodies.
• Lead/oversee the team’s effective continuous risk monitoring activities in accordance with IA methodology.
• Review audit working papers and evidence of findings in accordance with IA methodology.
• Lead, coach and further develop a team of seasoned internal audit professionals. Develop and maintain transparent, authentic, positive, and productive working relationships with senior leaders in GRM and internal audit.
• Manage resource planning to ensure there are sufficient engagement resources to meet the audit plan deliverables.
• Actively monitor and keep abreast of changes in organizational, regulatory, strategic, financial, and emerging risks.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 10+ years of risk management/ Corporate Treasury experience as 1LoD or 2LoD with direct experience and strong knowledge in any of one or more of these fields: Treasury and Balance sheet management / IRRBB/ Capital Markets/ Stress Testing/Capital Management/ Valuations.
• Proven experience of leading others, ability to build strong relationships,
• Quantitative degree in Finance / advanced modelling or related.
• Experience with Risk Management frameworks regulatory relationship management.
• Team player with strong collaborative and communication skills, while able to work independently to make decisions sometimes with little information, and to prioritize and lead team to achieve its goals.
• Experience in influencing key stakeholders to achieve consensus and meet objectives.
• Detail oriented, proactive, quick learner; self-driven to take initiative, able to manage multiple tasks under tight/ competing deadlines. Has flexibility to adapt well to changing priorities.
• Have strong analytical, critical thinking skills and a broad picture mindset.

Nice-to-have

• Experience or working knowledge of Internal Audit best practices, methodologies, policies, procedures focused on Banking or Capital Markets and deep understanding of Financial Services industry regulations.
• Professional qualification such as CPA /CFA/FRM certification or studying towards is a plus.
• Proficient with using Excel/VBA/Python is an asset.

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.
• Work with and learn from our extensive global network of people, including risk management professionals, data scientists, researchers, and various subject matter experts.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeINTERNAL AUDITRegularSalaried2024-09-032024-11-30