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Director, Risk & Control Assessments

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Description

The Director, Risk & Control Assessments serves as a team leader within the RBC US Consolidated US Operations first line of defense, responsible for executing comprehensive risk and control management programs.

This role ensures execution of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation activities within RBC US business segments, while fostering a robust risk culture and maintaining regulatory compliance through the execution of effective risk governance frameworks.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and operationalize integrated capabilities:

+ Execute comprehensive first line of defense Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Process-level RCSA (PRCSA) programs across RBC US business units. + Maintain risk and control inventories across various RBC US segments. + Work collaboratively with each of the CUSO 1LOD teams.

  • Advisory Support:

+ Serve as primary liaison between first line of defense and second/third line functions for RCSA & PRCSA activities.

  • Leadership:

+ Lead and mentor a team of risk assessment specialists.

Requirements:

  • Experience leading high performing teams to execute a portfolio of risk assessment activities within 1LOD, 2LOD and/or functions.
  • Knowledge of products and services in Capital Markets, Wealth and/or Consumer businesses.
  • Advanced knowledge in 1st line risks and regulatory controls, including across regions and products.

What's in it for you?

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation and flexible benefits.
  • 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.

Skills

Required

  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Financial Engineering
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Investments Analysis
  • Personal Development
  • Personal Initiative
  • Teamwork

Nice to have

  • Proficient in engaging with and presenting to senior executives, regulators, and committees.
  • Experience in 1st line leadership of audits, remediation, and issues management, and experience engaging with prudential regulators

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://rbc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RBCGLOBAL1/job/TORONTO-Ontario-Canada/Director--Risk---Control-Assesments_R-0000179070

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