Senior Compliance Testing Officer

Royal Bank of Canada•Jersey City, NJ

3d•$70,000 - $145,000

About The Position

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Sr. Compliance Tester leads and conducts independent compliance reviews for the U.S. Compliance Testing Program, a critical program element of the U.S. Regulatory Compliance Management framework for RBC’s CUSO/IHC. This position is responsible for developing a sound approach to testing, executing testing, overseeing the work of other testers assigned to the review, and producing quality final testing reports and work-papers that thoroughly document testing conducted and corresponding conclusions. The Sr. Compliance tester may also support issue validation as well as other initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall Compliance Testing Program. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Conduct testing across the CUSO/IHC, inclusive of the testing of controls and adherence to regulatory requirements Perform research on regulatory requirements and business controls to determine optimal approach to testing while employing a risk-based approach Lead reviews and guide other testers, but may also assist other team members with completing reviews and/or portions of testing Document conclusions of testing, including detailed workpapers as well as written reports documenting conclusions and findings Assisting with the reporting of the status of reviews in support of Test Plan Governance, including progress to plan reporting and change management Provides ideas for the enhancement of the Program by leveraging Compliance Advisory team members, Compliance Practices and Assurance team members, Business Partners, and industry research Responsible for assessing issues and advising on ratings, root causes, including escalation of potential high-risk issues to senior management Responsible for issue entry to Enterprise Issue Management system and oversight that corrective action has been taken and issues satisfactorily remediated WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Must have 5+ years’ experience in the financial services industry specifically in Compliance testing, Internal Audit or at a financial institutions regulator Proficiency in compliance testing methodologies and/or audit experience Proficiency in applicable FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY, CFPB and OCC rules and regulations in the area of coverage Experience with operating in a highly matrixed environment with excellent communication and presentations skills Excellent organizational, collaboration and team-building skills Nice-to-have : Familiarity with Capital Markets, Broker-Dealer and Volcker regulations Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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 For New York/New Jersey: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $85,000 - $145,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. For Los Angeles, CA: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $77,000 - $143,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. For Minnesota: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $70,000 - $130,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

Requirements

Must have 5+ years’ experience in the financial services industry specifically in Compliance testing, Internal Audit or at a financial institutions regulator
Proficiency in compliance testing methodologies and/or audit experience
Proficiency in applicable FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY, CFPB and OCC rules and regulations in the area of coverage
Experience with operating in a highly matrixed environment with excellent communication and presentations skills
Excellent organizational, collaboration and team-building skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Capital Markets, Broker-Dealer and Volcker regulations
Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

Responsibilities

Conduct testing across the CUSO/IHC, inclusive of the testing of controls and adherence to regulatory requirements
Perform research on regulatory requirements and business controls to determine optimal approach to testing while employing a risk-based approach
Lead reviews and guide other testers, but may also assist other team members with completing reviews and/or portions of testing
Document conclusions of testing, including detailed workpapers as well as written reports documenting conclusions and findings
Assisting with the reporting of the status of reviews in support of Test Plan Governance, including progress to plan reporting and change management
Provides ideas for the enhancement of the Program by leveraging Compliance Advisory team members, Compliance Practices and Assurance team members, Business Partners, and industry research
Responsible for assessing issues and advising on ratings, root causes, including escalation of potential high-risk issues to senior management
Responsible for issue entry to Enterprise Issue Management system and oversight that corrective action has been taken and issues satisfactorily remediated

Benefits

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and 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
A 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan