Director, Governance and Controls

RBC•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Enterprise Liquidity Parameters & Wholesale Funds Transfer Pricing (ELP & WS FTP) team in Corporate Treasury. In this critical governance and change management role, you'll ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements while managing liquidity and funds transfer pricing governance processes. You'll support strategic initiatives including the CM Strategic Funding Program (SFP) and enable the team to deliver enterprise objectives while maintaining alignment with governance protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in a related role
Understanding of liquidity management and FTP processes
Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, controls management, and regulatory compliance
Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
Proven stakeholder management and track record of successful influence and delivery
Strong organizational skills managing multiple priorities and keen attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to drive implementation and manage delivery timelines, including process improvements and system implementations
Problem-solving and analytical mindset with strategic thinking capability
Self-starter with strong initiative and inquisitiveness

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation
PMP designation
Proficiency in working with data and systems to support liquidity and FTP processes
Familiarity with RBC products (specifically capital markets products) and their impact on liquidity and FTP

Responsibilities

Coordinate 2LoD, 3LoD, and regulatory reviews for ELP & WS FTP, ensuring alignment with enterprise policies and standards including action plans, timely delivery and remediation
SME for the maintenance and updating of policies, procedures, and documentation for the ELP & WS FTP team partnering with the CT Policy Governance team
Risk Champion for ELP & WS FTP team working in partnership with CT 1B lead to oversee the management of controls inventory, including models, EUDAs, operational risks, and related items
Track and monitor 2LoD and 3LoD issues/findings and ensure timely remediation in alignment with regulatory and internal deadlines
Lead end-to-end project management of the BAU liquidity parameter lifecycle and FTP methodology changes, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with governance protocols
Receive, log, and prioritize all incoming requests to the ELP & WS FTP team
Manage the team deliverables inventory, prioritize tasks, and assist SME teams to allocate resources effectively
Ensure adherence to appropriate change management protocols and governance standards across all initiatives, as required
Centralize coordination and management of IT and manual change requests related to internal liquidity metrics and WS FTP
Oversee the development and documentation of business requirements for IT and manual changes
Lead and coordinate cross-regional BAU implementations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with enterprise objectives
Review and endorse User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Post Implementation Validation (PIV) results to ensure quality and compliance