Senior Manager, Balance Sheet Risk Model Validation Expert

1 month ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to join our Group Risk Management team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a key member of our Balance Sheet and Liquidity Risk team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of our risk management frameworks and models.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee validation projects, providing guidance and support to junior team members in model validation activities.
  • Ensure that our Balance Sheet Risk frameworks and policies meet local regulatory requirements and align with business strategies and industry best practices.
  • Perform timely and effective validation of models in scope for Balance Sheet and Liquidity Risk, including assessment of model methodology, assumptions, and model performance monitoring framework.
  • Develop and implement testing models to assess model methodologies and performance.
  • Review model methodologies/assumptions and interpret model outputs to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Prepare and review comprehensive reports that document validation findings and recommendations for management, regulator, and audit reviews.
  • Engage with methodology and model owners and users to proactively identify, assess, monitor, and manage model-related concerns or issues.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure validation findings and recommendations are appropriately informed by business purpose and context.
  • Create work plans and track progress to ensure that work is being completed in accordance with committed timelines and regulatory deadlines.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory developments on model risk management.
Requirements
  • Advanced university degree in a financial or quantitative discipline.
  • Previous experience in Balance Sheet Management, IRRBB, and Liquidity Risk, with knowledge of ALM and modeling behavior assumptions.
  • Ability to learn quickly and conduct research on best practices in new and unfamiliar modeling areas.
  • Collaborative mindset and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong computational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in Excel and other programming languages.
  • Familiarity with QRM software.
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work and make a meaningful impact.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
Additional Information

This is a full-time position within our Group Risk Management team. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for risk management, we encourage you to apply.



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