Senior Audit Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Royal Bank of Canada • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

What is the opportunity? As an Internal Audit Senior Manager - Risk Management, you will provide independent, objective assurance over the design and execution of the Bank’s risk management practices established through Enterprise Risk’s internal infrastructure, frameworks, policies, management reporting, and board reporting. This role is a key contributor to the Internal Audit (IA) function and influencing change across the second line of defense through audit coverage over the Chief Risk Officer’s organization. Additionally, you will frequently interact with senior leadership across the organization, including coordinating with the parent company’s internal audit teams. What will you do?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-7 years of internal audit experience coupled with relevant risk management experience within the first or second line of defense.
• Proven ability to produce well written work products and effective communication along with value added observations/recommendations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating findings and audit reports.
• Strong understanding of risk governance frameworks.
• Proficient time management, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to pivot through working on multiple deliverables with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Prior board experience, regulatory experience, or consulting/ public accounting experience.
• Experience working for large scale, matrixed organizations.
• 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

• Participate in and oversee audit engagements/projects primarily focusing on Enterprise Risk Management.
• Assesses the effectiveness of key risk management practices within the second line of defense.
• Deliver key insights to management and supporting functions.
• Drive the continual assessment of key and emerging risks, working with all risk stripes to aggregate risks to the Audit Committee and facilitating plan adjustments as necessary.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, audit approach, and related practices.
• 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.
• Coordinate and manage regulatory requests and examinations with bank regulators and external auditors.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• 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.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees