Director Financial Crimes

Job DescriptionTogether with other FCOT Senior Management, support the development and strategy of the Global FCOT Program, the Director will manage the Financial Crimes Oversight Testing (FCOT) Program for Canada Caribbean Central. Undertaking multiple complex initiatives as part of RBC’s ongoing plan to provide management reporting and escalation on results of Financial Crimes Oversight Testing for Canada Caribbean Central. The role will coordinate, develop, lead, communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished according on time.Manage FCOT Program for Canada Caribbean CentralLead the development of the Financial Crimes Oversight Testing program for Canada Caribbean Central, including the annual test plan in collaboration with MLROs and key stakeholders.Maintain in-depth knowledge of financial crimes legislation globally, and become familiar with industry trends, regulations, and regulatory landscape.Provide subject matter expertise to ensure effective planning, testing, and outcomes designed to identify and test areas of potential risks.Ensure adequate review and approval of test plans and reports, ensure escalation of delays in testing.Proactively identify and report on risks, trends, themes, and systemic breakdowns of financial crime processes and controls in the first and second line.Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to encourage collaboration and better outcomes.Provide management oversight and reporting and escalation on results of Financial Crimes Oversight TestingProvide management reporting locally and at the Enterprise level on results of FCOT periodic testing, reporting on areas of risk and issues raised.Report on the progress of testing and regulatory issue validations, against the annual plan.Provide effective challenge for issues identified through Financial Crimes testing on issue materiality, issue closure and reporting/escalations.Provide components of trend analysis to support various enterprise and local reporting requirements, such as annual/quarterly reports.Oversee local issue management processes, including timely management of issues raised by FCOTSupport development and strategy of the Global FCOT Program Benchmark and research opportunities for innovation & strategy (Internal Audit, QAR, consultants).Document, implement and keep abreast of regulatory and internal control changes.Support with the maintenance of the Global Oversight Program and Control Standards as well as any local supporting standards.Develop and maintain the Global Oversight Testing SchedulesLead and Develop Team Members:Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development, and rewarding strong performanceEnhance and develop team members’ capability around oversight testing.Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and personal development support.Initiate and promote value-added change.Proactively identify personal development opportunities.Lead the team with innovative, risk-focused techniques.Manage the AML oversight team and provide guidance on test execution.Job SkillsAnti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Client Counseling, Communication, Compliance Programs, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Issue Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, People Management, Reporting Requirements, Risk Management, Sanctions Compliance, Strategic ThinkingAdditional Job DetailsAddress:20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity:TorontoCountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-01-07Application Deadline:2026-01-28Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt 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. 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