Senior Manager, AML Internal Audit

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager Financial Crimes and AML Audit is a curious, dynamic, adaptable, solution oriented leader and self-starter. A subject matter expert in risk management with knowledge of the AML/Sanctions regulatory compliance framework and corporate governance preferably from larger financial institutions. You will be leading enterprise level audit assurance projects, validating the remediation of Financial Crimes regulatory issues, contributing to development of continuous assurance/monitoring audit approaches leveraging data analytics and data visualization, and development of Audit’s Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence (CoE).

You will also act as a trusted advisor to auditees and business platform/regional audit teams globally.

The RBC CAE Group leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Using a risk-based approach lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise level Financial Crimes and AML audit projects effectively and efficiently, while adding value and utilizing data analytics.
• Manage Audit's coordination and validation of remediated Financial Crimes-related regulatory findings
• Actively contribute to the development of continuous monitoring and continuous assurance using data analytics, and the development of Audit’s Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence.
• Work closely with regional and business platform audit teams in the capacity of a trusted advisor to ensure adequate and risk based coverage of Financial Crimes and AML risk in regional/platform audit projects.
• Proactively initiate discussions and solutions to new opportunities, challenges and approaches, and challenge status quo.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining a positive, collaborative, transparent and productive working environment within the CoE.
• Develop and maintain authentic, positive and productive working relationships with senior leaderships in Financial Crimes and AML and in Audit.
• Actively monitor and assess global Financial Crimes and AML compliance developments and emerging risks.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong emotional intelligence, leadership and stakeholder management skills to motivate and deliver in a team engagement environment, prioritize client needs, whilst having the ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast changing environment.
• 7+ years of experience in risk management; AML, ATF and Sanctions compliance management; in a large financial institution, professional consulting/accounting firm or a compliance/regulatory environment. University degree (e.g. business, accounting, legal) and professional designation in financial crimes/AML (e.g. CAMS, CFCS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated critical thinking.
• Knowledge of key AML/Sanctions compliance regulations (at minimum Canadian (PCMLTFA/R, OSFI, FINTRAC), US (BSA) and UK regulations in the financial services industry).
• Experience building, using and interpreting data extracts, data visualization and reporting (Tableau), and/or analytical skills.

Nice-to-have

• Professional designation (e.g. accounting, audit, risk management certifications).
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. P. Eng., MSc - Data Science).
• Experience in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in an audit lead role.

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life…