Financial Crimes Model Validation Manager

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full time

Position Overview

Role Summary

What is the opportunity?

As a Manager of Global Financial Crimes Model Validation, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the team to ensure that the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) effectively maintains its Financial Crimes monitoring program. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of AML Model Validation, you will be responsible for implementing and executing robust financial crimes risk management practices pertinent to models and associated frameworks. This includes defining and scoping the validation requirements for both new and existing models. You will provide ongoing support to the Global Financial Crimes Validation team by executing successful financial crime strategies within RBC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Validate models related to Financial Crimes, including Transaction Monitoring, Client Risk Rating, and Sanction Screening.
  • Ensure that model outputs align with regulatory standards and business needs.
  • Proactively evaluate and challenge financial crime models and methodologies.
  • Identify and mitigate emerging risks associated with financial crimes while continuously assessing RBC's risk exposure.
  • Clearly articulate the scope and methodology of enterprise-wide model validation to RBC Management, External Regulators, and Internal Audit.
  • Develop clear concepts, execute plans efficiently, and deliver organized results.
  • Collaborate with Senior Managers and Directors in AML Model Validation to make informed model-related decisions.
  • Effectively communicate inherent model risks and limitations.
  • Develop and scrutinize assumptions, conceptual soundness, model performance, and processes, and evaluate metrics during each validation, documenting results in validation reports.
  • Contribute to research and development initiatives utilizing risk-focused techniques.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Crimes.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience in business writing.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other data analysis tools (SAS, Python, R, SQL).
  • Familiarity with regulations governing Financial Crimes.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, Data Science, etc.).

What’s in it for you?

At RBC, we are committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and the delivery of trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We value each other, strive to reach our potential, and aim to make a meaningful impact on our communities while achieving mutual success.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leadership focused on your development through coaching and management opportunities.
  • Challenging work that promotes professional growth.
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater responsibilities.
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • The chance to make a significant and lasting impact.

Essential Skills:

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



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