Sr. Audit Manager - Model Risk CoE

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

30d • Onsite

About The Position

RBC Internal Audit Services is hiring a Senior Manager within the US Model Risk Audit Team. This role provides an independent and objective assessment of the effectiveness of Model Risk practices within the first and second lines of defense across RBC. This includes assessing the effectiveness of internal controls throughout the model lifecycle, encompassing identification, development, documentation, validation, implementation, and performance monitoring & use. The role also contributes to the assessment of model risk management practices with a focus on AML, Credit Risk, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Stress Testing, Valuation, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, and Counterparty Credit Risk models. The RBC CAE Group leverages a unique perspective with a coordinated view across the entire business to deliver valuable advice that not only provides assurance but also illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices, and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

Requirements

• Evidence of having validated and/or developed any of the following model types: AML, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Data Science AI/ML, Capital Risk, Treasury (Interest rate risk and/or liquidity risk), Valuation, Insurance, Stress Testing.
• Risk Management or Regulatory/Compliance experience – Experience in any one of AML, CCR & Market Risk, Credit Risk, Stress Testing, Valuation and Liquidity & Funding Risk. In either 1st or 2nd line of defense.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to model risk management in Canada, USA and UK.
• Ability to work to meet regulatory deadlines and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated - able to work and learn independently, communicate and collaborate effectively with others at all levels in the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge in machine learning techniques, programming in Python, R.
• Working knowledge of Internal Audit Services practices, policies, procedures and systems with Internal Audit experience in Banking or Capital Market.
• Quantitative Degree in Finance/Mathematics/Physics/etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan for US Model Risk Management.
• Develop and maintain standard audit programs to provide assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of Model Risk Management controls related to business processes, through an in-depth understanding of the business, including changes to the US regulatory and business environments.
• Lead and execute audits covering model risk management, quantitative models, AI, and model governance across the US.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls supporting models used for regulatory capital, CCAR, IFRS 9/CECL, market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, ALM, operational risk, fraud, AML, stress testing, and AI/ML purposes.
• Provide input on the assessment of the effectiveness of model development and model validation activities, including the quality of supporting documentation, modeling methodologies, margins of conservatism, parameter choices, testing, and the wide range of other modeling decisions that are made.
• Contribute to effective continuous risk monitoring and continuous assurance on overall Model Risk Management controls.
• Continually develop working relationships with business stakeholders to become a trusted advisor.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions and stock where applicable.
• Work with and learn from our extensive global network of people, including risk management professionals, data scientists, researchers, and various subject matter experts.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

What This Job Offers

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