Manager, Internal Audit, Operations

RBC • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

In partnering across the enterprise, Internal Audit (IA), a division within RBC, has a mandate to provide independent, objective risk assessment and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls and governance processes for all areas of RBC. While remaining independent and objective, IA works with management in achieving business objectives by ensuring appropriate remedial action takes place to improve operations in areas with identified weaknesses. Key stakeholders include the board of directors, shareholders’ auditors, regulators and senior management. As a dynamic global team, we are building a team to accelerate and enable our strategy, goals and transformation efforts. The Manager, Internal Audit Operations role is curious, dynamic, adaptable, solution-oriented team player. You will be delivering assurance projects and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, including risk management practices, corporate governance processes and fraud prevention and detection in focusing on Enterprise Operations and the Chief Operating Office (COO) Group (includes responsibilities for Controls Testing, Procurement, Corporate Real Estate), and exposure to Personal and Commercial Banking Operations on an as required basis. You will gain exposure to RBC products, services, businesses, platforms to become a subject matter expert and act as a trusted advisor to auditees and business platform/regional audit teams globally.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ relevant industry experience, specifically in a financial institution, preferably in Internal Audit, Risk Management or compliance function
• Undergraduate degree within accounting, finance, business administration or any other relevant discipline
• Good understanding of the key risk and control principles for operations environments, as well as payments & transformation involving operations including Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance / AML risk, Reputational Risk and Processing and Execution Risk, as evidenced by experience or internal/external courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating audits with technology.
• A curious and ambitious mindset, willing to identify opportunities to enhance how we work in IA.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Former knowledge and/or experience within Enterprise Operations and the Chief Operating Office Group (includes responsibilities for Procurement, Corporate Real Estate) or other Functional areas at RBC or any Canadian financial institution.
• Knowledge of payments systems and processing governed by Payment Canada Association.
• Ability to review and understand data visualization and reporting
• Working towards or existing holder of a professional accounting, finance or audit designation (ex. CPA, CA, CFA, CIA, CISA, FRM, CFE) or other industry-relevant certifications
• Knowledge of digital product management, payments systems and regulatory risk and control concepts including Management Conduct Obligations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of audits in the annual plan, and formally document tasks performed with supporting evidence during execution of audits, in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and guidelines.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices and governance processes to draw conclusions to complete the audit programs.
• Develop and draft Detailed Issues Memo and recommendations relating to audit program conclusions, to the Senior Manager leading the audit.
• Identify key risks and potential business impacts (with guidance from the Senior Manager leading the audit).
• Identify opportunities for incorporating advanced analytics by providing detailed and clear questions to the team Data Analytics Lead.
• Respond to stakeholder needs quickly and effectively.
• Build trusting relationships with Internal Audit peers and business partners.
• Ability to work in a dynamically changing environment.

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Access to top tier learning resources to help shape your professional career
• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within RBC
• Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group
• Opportunity to obtain hands-on experience throughout your role
• Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders
• “Best in Class” Employee Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager