As an Associate Director, Securities Settlements you be assuming responsibility for securities settlement processes and associated control functions based in Toronto. Leading a diverse team of operations professionals you will ensure these processes operate efficiently, in a controlled manner, and in alignment with the goals and objectives of Business and Client Services, and RBC Capital Markets. Your mandate will be accountable for driving change and making continuous improvements while staying informed, and abiding by, regulatory, compliance, and business imperatives.

What is the opportunity?

As an Associate Director, Securities Settlements you be assuming responsibility for all securities settlement processes and associated control functions based in Toronto. Leading a diverse team of operations professionals, you will ensure these processes operate efficiently, in a controlled manner, and in alignment with the goals and objectives of Business and Client Services, and RBC Capital Markets. Your mandate will be accountable for driving change and making continuous improvements while staying informed, and abiding by, regulatory, compliance, and business imperatives.

What will you do?

• Ensure that the department adheres to the relevant standing orders and operational procedures including escalation.

• Work to prevent, to detect, and to eliminate the potential for risk and liability to the firm.

• Ensure that staff are fully aware of their mandates, receive proper training and execute their duties in accordance with Standing Orders and Unit Financial Controls.

• Help establish vision and goals within the Securities Settlements team, driving high performance management, supporting staff career development and rewarding strong performance.

• Will work closely with the front office, internal partners, and key stakeholders to ensure support groups meet the existing and future requirements of the business.

• Manage projects within the department that require specialized business and operational knowledge; act as key liaison with other areas of RBCCM/RBFG.

• Will be accountable for providing input, and managing to, departmental budget objectives.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Ability to work independently, within regional and global reporting lines.

• Must be an effective communicator, comfortable with interacting and presenting to executive level management as required.

• 5 years+ of proven management experience as well as extensive securities settlement experience.

• University degree.

• Experienced people manager with a track record of developing talent.

• Strong awareness of operational risk and a mind-set towards maintaining and improving control frameworks.

• Must be comfortable with leading and promoting change.

Nice-to-have

• Fluency in French

• Exposure to Euroclear settlements use of EASYWAY.

• Series 99 qualified.

• Other notable systems an advantage – Arrow, BPS, GLOSS.

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• 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

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible working options fully supported.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Accounts, Customer Relationships, Customer Service, Decision Making, Equipment Utilization, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Problem Resolution, Process Improvements, Space Utilization, Time Management

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2024-09-102024-09-24