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Associate Director, APAC Operations Control

RBC Capital

RBC Capital

Operations
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted on Mar 4, 2026

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Associate Director, Capital Markets Operations, Risk & Control Governance executes and supports to advance multiple strategies and operational initiatives that ensure consistent processes, procedures, controls, management reporting, toolsets and governance are implemented for effective monitoring and mitigation of operational risk.

The Associate Director, Capital Markets Operations, Risk & Control Governance also executes and supports the implementation of a robust, efficient, and standardized operational risk management framework to ensure risks are proactively identified, measured, monitored, communicated and/or escalated.

Region: APAC (9AM-6PM)

Work Arrangement: 4 days working onsite in the office and 1 day work from home.

What will you do?

  • Support the Director, Operations Risk & Control Governance and the Head of EU & APAC Operations with control oversight and SMF responsibilities as required.
  • Pro-active review of the control framework (processes, procedures, controls, reporting etc.) to ensure risks are proactively identified, measured, monitored, reported and escalated.
  • Thematic review and deep dives as required for specific business-functional areas.
  • Thought leadership and support for the continuous enhancement of operational risk management approaches, tools and Management Information aiming to develop, implement and continuously enhance operational risk management practices.
  • Oversight and support related to Operational Risk events, coordinating with the central CM Operational Risk & Control group to ensure events are accurately captured and remediation actions are appropriate.
  • Root cause analysis of audit points, operational risks actions and events, KRI trends with the view to recommend mitigation strategies or where management attention is required to enhance the control infrastructure.
  • Partnership with internal and external stakeholders to assist reviews and implementation of specific regulatory or market changes across the relevant departments considering internal policy, processes and operational risks.
  • Oversight and support related to Risk Management activities such as Risk Register development and RCSAs.
  • Oversight and support related to Control Assurance and Continuous Monitoring activities for European and APAC Operations group, ensuring control deficiencies are identified, escalated and remediated while adhering to internal policies.
  • Support the continuous implementation and governance of ongoing monitoring in respect to ICMP compliance for Ops key control assessments in collaboration and alignment with Ops Risk, Control and Governance (RC&G) leads.
  • Delivery of End-to-End Process Reviews, highlighting potential gaps in Operations control environment and coordinating for the remediation of potential gaps.
  • Coordination of Operational Risk or Compliance training by the respective areas as and when necessary.
  • Review of policies related to the risk management, resulting in advisory feedback and input as necessary.
  • Preparation of papers to governing bodies or committees.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Experience in Capital Markets Broker / Dealer Operations
  • Thorough understanding of Operational Risk
  • Ability to collaborate with team members to review businesses, products and functional areas to identify key risks and synergy opportunities
  • Strong time management, organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Expert/High proficiency level across Microsoft suite of products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
  • Ability to work independently and is results and execution focused orientation with strong analytical and logical problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and balance a diverse set of priorities

Nice to Have:

  • Data Analytic skills/experience

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.

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

Address:

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City:

Putrajaya

Country:

Malaysia

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-03

Application Deadline:

2026-04-30

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.

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