Director, Virtual Assets Risk Strategy

RBC•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtual assets present complex and evolving financial crimes challenges for global financial institutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead RBC's strategic response to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crimes risks in the virtual asset ecosystem—working directly with senior executives, regulators, and industry peers to shape how a major global bank manages these threats effectively.

Requirements

5-10 years of financial crimes risk management experience
Demonstrated expertise in virtual asset and emerging technology risks
Proven track record developing or supporting risk-based strategies and designing controls
Financial crimes investigative experience, with exposure to virtual asset risks
Participation in industry forums, regulatory working groups, or thought leadership on emerging financial crimes and virtual asset risks
Significant understanding of the virtual asset ecosystem (technologies, service providers, integrated business models)
Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes Risk Management (AML, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption)
Understanding of how risk appetite aligns with business objectives
Demonstrated ability to stay current on regulatory and technological developments
Strategic thinking and ability to translate complex compliance challenges into actionable strategies
Proven ability to drive impact and influence through effective communication and collaborative partnerships
Expert ability to identify and articulate risk-based decisions including risk tolerance, metrics, trends, deficiencies, and opportunities
Experience conducting or directing analytic insights to identify opportunities and drive business value
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity in an evolving regulatory landscape
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate requirements across multiple stakeholders
Post-secondary education or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter)
AML & Technical Certifications
Project Management Certifications

Responsibilities

Develop forward-looking strategies for virtual asset financial crimes risk management
Inform, maintain, and monitor RBC's financial crimes risk appetite for virtual asset clients, products, and services
Recommend appropriate, risk-based controls aligned with risk appetite decisions
Monitor and assess emerging risks, technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments
Work with advisory functions, compliance teams, and technology to support the evolution of KYC, CDD, EDD, and CRR policies and methodologies for virtual assets
Integrate virtual asset strategy across the enterprise financial crimes program
Coordinate and enable business objectives by partnering with business, product, and technology teams
Shape policy as a key stakeholder on virtual asset financial crime policies
Represent RBC in industry forums and contribute to shaping virtual asset standards
Oversee reporting to executives, internal audit, and external regulators

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies