What is the opportunity?

This role will conduct AML oversight testing on central AML functions and AML controls related to High-Risk Clients. This requires proactive participation with oversight scoping, fieldwork, and reporting. The role will be involved in oversight findings to relevant stakeholders as well as escalating issues to senior management, when necessary.

What will you do?

• Conduct regular oversight testing of the key AML controls in scope, ensuring all testing conducted aligns with enterprise standards
• Issue formal reporting on all oversight testing completed
• Conduct/maintain trend analysis of results of oversight/continuous testing.
• Participate in the issue management process when issues are identified, providing effective challenge on action plans, and following up with issue owners to ensure issues can be closed within the expected completion date
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relations with internal and external partners. (e.g. senior business leaders)
• Participate in internal projects meetings in order to proactively gain insight to upcoming changes that might impact/influence oversight testing and monitoring processes
• Proactively identify personal development opportunities, international trends, and regulations.
• Demonstrate a quality service approach through willingness to accept new assignments and adapt to changing directives.
• Gain in depth knowledge on Canadian AML legislation.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 3-5 years of experience in AML, 2nd line, or audit testing function
• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience
• Strong knowledge of Canadian AML regulations, Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and FINTRAC guidance/requirements
• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC or other FIs
• Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, creating charts/graphs for executive reporting etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills; business writing experience
• Ability to thrive in a high-pace and high-pressure working environment

Nice-to-have

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (AFCS) or other recognized AML/Financial Crimes certifications
• Experience as an AML SME within an Audit/Testing Function
• Data Analytics knowledge – data manipulation, analysis and validation skills, including high proficiency in MS Excel (e.g. pivot table, complex formula, VBA etc.)

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

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Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-01-222026-02-16

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.