Analyst, IT ICFR COE

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking an Analyst for IT SOX control testing. The role involves executing SOX testing, analyzing control environments, and developing recommendations. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Collaborative teamwork and adaptability are key. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Flexible mindset with quick learning ability.
• General knowledge of control testing methodologies.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of SOX IT control testing.
• Analyze information, execute testing, and make recommendations.
• Develop an understanding of IT risks of proprietary technology.
• Mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders.

Skills

Adaptability

Auditing

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Long Term Planning

Results-Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree (e.g., Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Analyst, IT ICFR COE, you will assist the transformation of RBC’s Next Generation of SOX, supporting the ongoing SOX control testing across RBC Enterprise by performing testing of IT specific internal controls in support of the annual CEO / CFO SOX effectiveness certification. You will also gain exposure to RBC products, services, businesses, and platforms – helping to develop control testing skills, and critical thinking by identifying opportunity for innovative solutions.

RBC Internal Audit 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?

• Contribute to the execution of SOX IT control testing, ensuring effective practices are followed and quality documentation is produced by assessing the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Develop an understanding of the control environment, analyze information, execute testing and develop and communicate recommendations that will be presented to business clients.
• Work effectively with business partners to drive innovation in service delivery through identifying opportunities, developing solutions and creating lasting improvements to performance.
• Develop an understanding of IT risks of proprietary technology in the supported platform, and use knowledge to identify key risks and controls in the environment.
• Receive frequent mentoring from colleagues, including senior leaders from Internal Audit who will support your growth and ability to achieve career goals. Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Must-have

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with internal and external business partners across the enterprise.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in a dynamically changing environment.
• Undergraduate degree (E.g. Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science).
• General knowledge of control testing methodologies, risk management, regulatory / compliance principles, and/or audit principles as evidenced by external courses or certifications.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-have

• CISA Designation OR CPA Designation OR equivalent accounting or audit designation OR willing to obtain during employment.
• Experience in a financial institution, external audit firm, or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• A dedication to leadership and fostering collaboration & teamwork.

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 balance options

Job Skills

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

Additional Job Details

Address:

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-24

Application Deadline:

2025-08-26

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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