Internal Audit Manager, Capital Markets

Royal Bank of Canada•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager within the U.S. Internal Audit department, you will support audit coverage of businesses and functions within RBC US. This role involves performing continuous risk monitoring activities to develop and maintain the annual audit plan and executing internal audits in a team-based environment to assess the effectiveness of controls and compliance with governmental regulations.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in financial services internal audit (preferably Banking)
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. Ability to pivot through working on multiple deliverables with tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

A strong 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 one or more units within RBC U.S., including Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance.
Work in a team-based environment as part of one of the U.S. Internal Audit teams and with other functional teams as an experienced auditor providing coaching and support to junior team members. On certain engagements, may be leading a team of professional auditors and be responsible for all aspects of an audit.
Draft the audit plan that ensures adequate coverage of all risks to permit the issuance of an overall opinion on internal controls and risk management practices to senior management.
Execute the audit plan and ensure effective audit practices for traditional and continuous audits.
Identify high value audit observations, communicate, and gain agreement with both audit leadership and 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.
Manage performance of audit work and review working papers when audit lead.
Support or lead continuous monitoring activities including reviewing relevant data and meeting with key stakeholders to provide ongoing risk assessments.
Supports other internal Audit groups in execution of their audit plans as necessary.
Identifies and recommends efficiency opportunities within the business.