Global Financial Crimes and AML, Manager, Internal Audit

RBC • Halifax, NS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Financial Crimes and AML Audit is a curious, dynamic, adaptable, solution-oriented team player and self-starter with knowledge of risk management, AML/Sanctions regulatory compliance frameworks and corporate governance, preferably from larger financial institutions. You will be assisting with enterprise level audit assurance projects and continuous assurance/monitoring whilst leveraging data analytics and data visualizations and contributing to the development of Audit’s Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence (CoE). You will also support the CoE as a trusted advisor to auditees and business platform/regional audit teams globally. The RBC CAE Group leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

Requirements

• Strong team player, emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills to deliver in a team engagement environment, prioritize client needs, whilst having the ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management; AML, ATF and Sanctions compliance management; in a large financial institution, professional consulting/accounting firm or a compliance/regulatory environment.
• University degree (e.g., business, accounting, legal)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated critical thinking.
• Knowledge of key AML/Sanctions compliance regulations (at minimum Canadian (PCMLTFA, OSFI, FINTRAC), US (BSA) and UK regulations in the financial services industry).
• Intermediate experience building, using and interpreting data extracts, data visualization and reporting (Tableau), and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation (e.g., accounting, audit, risk management certifications, AML).
• Post-graduate degree (e.g., P. Eng., MSc - Data Science).
• Experience in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in an audit role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of risk-based enterprise level Financial Crimes and AML audit projects effectively and efficiently, while adding value and utilizing data analytics approaches.
• Actively contribute to development of continuous monitoring and continuous assurance leveraging data analytics.
• Assist management in their capacity as a trusted advisor who support regional and business platform audit teams to ensure adequate and risk-based coverage of Financial Crimes and AML risk in regional/platform audit projects.
• Proactively initiate discussions and solutions to new opportunities, challenges and approaches, and challenge status quo.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a positive, authentic, collaborative, transparent and productive working environment.
• Actively monitor and assess global Financial Crimes and AML compliance developments and emerging risks.
• Work efficiently in a hybrid type environment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities for growth, and opportunities to redefine audit approaches.

What This Job Offers

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