Senior Manager

What is the opportunity?

Internal Audit is hiring a Senior Manager within Model Risk Audit CoE Team. This role will provide an independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of model risk management framework, governance, and control processes within the first and second line of defense across RBC, and throughout the model lifecycle with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) models. This role will report into Director, Model Risk Audit CoE.

As a Senior Manager in the Model Risk Audit CoE team, you will lead model risk audit projects for AML models and related processes including but not limited to model identification, model development, model validation, model implementation, model performance monitoring, and governance processes. You will work collaboratively with various audit teams and related internal stakeholders to achieve audit objectives and deliverables, and also build and maintain strong partnership.

What will you do?

• Lead and manage model risk audit projects (e.g., model risk audit, validation of regulatory issues/remediations, etc.) for Global AML models including economic sanction models. This includes audit planning, execution, tracking, reporting, monitoring and issue closure verification. Ensure timely completion of model audit projects with high quality.
• Develop and enhance comprehensive model audit strategy including audit scope, approaches, sampling methodologies, and audit steps to support the planning and execution of the model risk audit projects.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the controls around model risk and adherence to internal model risk policies and regulatory requirements and expectations (e.g., SR11-7, E23, etc.).
• Partner and support audit projects where expertise in model risk and/or AML models is required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and audit partners. Support management in developing robust action plans to address deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner to effectively address the issues.
• Balance risk with operational efficiency when raise audit issues, ensuring that recommendations and management actions are aligned with RBC’s organizational goals and risk tolerance to deliver real value.

What do you need to succeed?

 Must-Haves: 

• 4+ years of experience in model development, model validation, or model audit functions for AML models.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to model risk management in Canada, USA and UK.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively with the key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work and learn independently, communicate and collaborate effectively with others at all levels in the organization.
• Master’s degree in quantitative areas such as finance, mathematics, physics, statistics, or equivalent working experience. Working knowledge in machine learning techniques and programming in Python/R.

 Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of Internal Audit Services practices, policies, procedures and systems with Internal Audit experience in Banking.

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, 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.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Model Audit, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeINTERNAL AUDITRegularSalaried2025-06-052025-07-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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