Internal Audit Analyst at Royal Bank of Canada Jersey , NJ

Internal Audit Analyst role at Royal Bank of Canada in Jersey City, NJ. Responsible for supporting audit coverage of businesses and functions within RBC US, performing continuous risk monitoring activities, developing and maintaining the annual audit plan, and executing internal audits in a team-based environment to assess control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

• Support internal audit coverage of units including Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Compliance, and Financial Crimes Compliance.
• Work in a team-based environment as part of one of the U.S. Internal Audit teams, collaborating with other functional teams under senior leadership guidance.
• Assist Audit Leads in drafting the audit plan to ensure adequate risk coverage and provide overall opinion on internal controls and risk management to senior management.
• Support the execution of the audit plan and ensure effective audit practices for traditional and continuous audits.
• Identify high‑value audit observations, communicate findings, and achieve agreement with audit leadership and stakeholders.
• Document findings and assess impact on potential consequences of recommendations.
• Participate in complex and confidential/special audit projects enterprise‑wide as requested by RBC senior management.
• Ensure appropriate working‑paper evidence of findings is maintained.
• Support continuous monitoring activities, including reviewing relevant data and meeting with key stakeholders to provide ongoing risk assessments.
• Assist other internal audit groups in execution of their audit plans as necessary.
• Identify and recommend efficiency opportunities within the business.

• 1 to 2 years of experience in financial services internal audit, preferably in banking.
• Proven ability to produce well‑written work products and effective communication with value‑added observations/recommendations.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills to mitigate conflicts arising from difficult situations.
• Proficient time management, organizational, and project management skills; ability to pivot through multiple deliverables with tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of Data Analytics, data visualization, and reporting.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory standards, auditing standards, and business processes in the financial securities environment.
• Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or other relevant professional certifications.

The good‑faith expected salary range for the above position is $65,000 – $105,000, 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 discretionary bonuses and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company‑matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and paid time‑off plan.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leadership support through coaching and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

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