Senior Manager SAR/STR Analytics and Technology

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about leveraging data and technology to combat financial crime? In this role, you’ll drive innovation in RBC’s Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) ecosystem, shaping capabilities that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of STR/SAR regulations and financial crime typologies.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python) and process automation.
• Ability to align technology solutions with business and regulatory goals.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• 5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic and leadership experience
• Experience with collaborative strategy development & communication
• Experience communicating to regulators, auditors and senior management
• Familiarity with AML legislation and regulations

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certifications

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives to advance RBC’s STR/SAR reporting systems, focusing on capabilities building and data-driven automation.
• Analyze reporting trends and operational bottlenecks to deliver actionable recommendations for process improvement.
• Stay ahead of regulatory shifts and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to future-proof our SAR/STR framework.
• Design and prototype automation workflows to reduce manual effort in STR/SAR filings.
• Dive into transaction data to uncover trends, presenting insights to stakeholders that drive strategic decisions.
• Partner with compliance analysts and tech teams to refine system requirements and test new capabilities.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to identify process gaps and champion agile solutions that enhance accuracy and speed.
• Research emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven capabilities) and assess their potential for RBC’s compliance toolkit.

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree