Audit Analyst, Capital Markets

Royal Bank of Canada•Jersey City, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Internal Audit Analyst-Capital Markets, you will provide coverage support for multiple businesses within RBC Capital Markets US primarily performing internal audit projects in a team-based environment to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with governmental regulations and may be asked to support continuous risk monitoring activities.

Requirements

University degree (preferably in a related field such as accounting or finance).
Proven ability to produce well written work products and effective communication along with value added observations/recommendations.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Strong problem solving and negotiating skills to mitigate conflicts arising from difficult situations.
Proficient time management, organizational, and project management skills with ability to pivot when working on multiple deliverables with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services internal audit (preferably Banking) or Big Four.
Working knowledge of Capital Markets lines of business (e.g., Global Markets, Investment Banking, Cash Management) and products (e.g., derivatives, repos, IPO, FX).
Understanding of Data Analytics, data visualization and reporting.
Knowledge of US regulatory standards, auditing standards and business processes in the financial securities environment.
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or other relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Support internal audit coverage of the Capital Markets U.S. business with specialization of one or more underlying business units.
Work in a team-based environment performing detailed audit steps including walkthroughs, sampling, design assessments and operational effectiveness testing of key controls.
Ensure audits steps adhere to RBC internal audit methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework.
Identify high value audit observations and working with audit management to communicate and gain agreement with audit stakeholders.
Document findings and assess general impact on potential consequences of recommendations.
Participate in complex and confidential/special audit projects enterprise wide as requested by RBC senior management.
Ensure appropriate working paper evidence of findings is maintained.
Support continuous monitoring activities including reviewing relevant data and attending meetings with key stakeholders.
Support other internal Audit groups in execution of their audit plans as necessary.