Analyst, Governance

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Governance and Control Analyst to play a key role in the development and implementation of governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial accounting, general ledger reconciliation and data analysis.

What Will You Do?

- Support quality assurance, governance, and control activities related to reconciliations.

- Perform data analysis and reporting to support reconciliation metrics and control monitoring.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, and innovate strategies to strengthen risk monitoring and governance.

- Provide development advice on the design of new controls to adequately address identified risks

- Support governance and control projects as assigned.

- Assist in managing and coordinating internal and external audit/SOX processes, including preparation, data collection, and documentation.

- Investigate complex reconciliation breaks by collaborating with operations and IT teams to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.

- Assist with process testing and validation to verify the integrity of reconciliation workflows and identify.

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or other related field.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex data sets, identify root causes, resolve discrepancies, and drive issues to resolution.

- A curious and inquiring mindset, with a passion for leveraging data analytics and insights to inform decision-making.

- A proactive mindset and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience with financial reconciliation processes or transaction analysis.

Nice-to-have

- Strong knowledge of General Ledger reconciliation processing and Enterprise GL Attestation policy.

- Exposure to SOX control testing frameworks and processes with an understanding of control design and documentation

- Experience in Operational Risk, Audit, or Compliance role, with proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial reporting and internal controls.

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

- A world-class training program in financial services

- Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Data Analysis, Communication, Compliance SOX, Critical Thinking, Ensure Compliance, External Audit, Group Problem Solving, Internal Auditing, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Operational Risks, Operations Processes, Process Improvement Plans, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-09

Application Deadline:

2026-01-26

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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