Senior Financial Risk Audit Manager

4 weeks ago


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

Position Overview

Role Summary

What is the opportunity?

As a Senior Manager in Internal Audit (IA) within Group Risk Management (GRM), you will have the chance to engage with various RBC operations and become a pivotal leader and expert in financial and non-financial risk domains. Your role will involve assessing the efficacy of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance practices within GRM, while providing valuable insights on behalf of the audit team. You will spearhead the planning, execution, and reporting of audit projects, guiding a team of auditors through various assignments, including scheduled audits, special investigations, regulatory assessments, ongoing risk evaluations, and resolution of audit findings.

The RBC Internal Audit team offers a distinctive perspective—providing a holistic view across the organization to deliver insightful recommendations that not only ensure compliance but also enhance operational effectiveness and strategic alignment. We connect intelligence to safeguard and empower RBC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in team discussions, sharing experiences and innovative ideas to enhance audit methodologies and coverage, while constructively challenging existing perspectives.
  • Lead and manage internal audits from inception to conclusion, ensuring comprehensive coverage to support an overall assessment of internal controls and risk management practices for senior leadership; execute audit tasks, draft and communicate findings, evaluate management action plans, and review documentation.
  • Assist the Director of IA GRM with all regulatory engagements, including documentation collection and responses to regulatory inquiries.
  • Support the Director of IA GRM in fulfilling all regulatory reporting obligations for the GRM IA function, including mandatory reports and continuous risk monitoring documentation.
  • Contribute to special initiatives led by the Director of IA GRM, including annual audit planning and quarterly reporting to the audit committee.
  • Identify and evaluate risks and controls within assigned audit areas, guiding teams in testing execution, maintaining and reviewing working papers, and finalizing audit issues while communicating findings effectively.
  • Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes to derive meaningful insights and identify trends from data analyses.
  • Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximize the value derived from our audit engagements.
  • Drive improvements by providing feedback on management action plans to address identified weaknesses and ensure timely implementation.
  • Stay informed on organizational, regulatory, product, strategic, and financial developments affecting the function.

Qualifications for Success

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience in leading and motivating teams towards shared goals; adept in project management.
  • Ability to quickly grasp the risks associated with new products and services, and develop practical audit strategies to mitigate them; skilled in problem-solving under pressure.
  • In-depth knowledge of the GRM Function, including Wealth Management and Insurance sectors.
  • Strong understanding of auditing principles and techniques, complemented by excellent project management capabilities and superior communication skills for engaging with senior management.
  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g., B.Com., B. Math, P.Eng., MSc in Data Science) with a robust risk and control mindset.

Desirable Attributes

  • Professional accounting or audit certification.
  • Experience as a collaborative team member on special projects.
  • Background in Group Risk Management.

What We Offer

We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our focus is on delivering trusted advice that empowers our clients and supports community prosperity. We value our employees, helping them reach their potential and make a meaningful impact.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leadership dedicated to your professional development through coaching and opportunities.
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Challenging work opportunities.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.

Skills Required

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy, Project Management, Results-Oriented

Commitment to Diversity

At RBC, we value diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation and growth. We are dedicated to creating inclusive teams and equitable workplaces where all employees can thrive. We actively work to address issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients, and communities.



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