Auditor, Financial Crimes and AML, Internal Audit

RBC; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking an Auditor in Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML to independently evaluate the adequacy of FC AML practices across Canadian business lines. The role involves effective audit execution, issue remediation, and acting as a trusted advisor in a dynamic environment.

You will lead AML/compliance audits, collaborate with IA teams, build stakeholder relationships, and escalate regional issues to leaders within the FC AML COE to shift capabilities toward predictive insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance/commerce or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a financial institution.
• Knowledge of PCMLTFA/AML regulatory requirements in Canada.
• Internal Audit, Regulatory or Compliance experience.
• Experience with integrating data analytics into audit programs.

Responsibilities

• Be part of audits focused on AML/Compliance in Canada.
• Collaborate with IA teams to plan and execute audits.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to maximize engagement value.
• Escalate regional issues to IA leadership and COE.
• Assist with regulatory validations and remediation.
• Present regulatory validation approaches to IA Senior Management.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

AML/FC knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/commerce

MBA

ACAMS certification

CFA designation

Job description

Auditor, Financial Crimes and AML, Internal Audit

Sep 9, 2026

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

As part of the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & Anti-Money Laundering, the Auditor will provide independent and objective evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Financial Crimes & Anti-Money Laundering (FC& AML) practices for business lines within Canada.

The ideal candidate will support the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes Canadian team with effective audit execution and issue remediation on all Financial Crimes & AML matters and will be able to work in a dynamically changing environment and act as a trusted advisor to the business.

What will you do?

• Be part of a team of professional auditors responsible for audits with a focus on AML/Compliance and other support functions in Canada.
• Lead by example by collaborating with teams across IA to effectively plan and execute audits.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders ensuring they get maximum value from engagement work.
• Coordinate and escalation regional issues to the Director of Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML Centre of Excellence and other regional leads with the IA escalation model.
• Assist with the validation of regulatory matters issued by relevant regulatory bodies
• Assist in presenting regulatory validation approaches and results to IA Senior Management, including preparation of materials
• Work together with the Senior Manager and Director for Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML COE to shift the capabilities of team members towards a predictive insight driven organization.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves

• Bachelor degree in finance/commerce and/or relevant field
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a financial institution
• Knowledge of the Canadian regulations with respect to PCMLTFA/R AML requirements
• Internal Audit/Regulatory/Compliance experience
• Experience in assisting integrated business audits with technology auditors
• Experience in incorporating data analytics into the traditional audit programs and continuous auditing

Nice-to-Haves:

• MBA, accounting designation and/or CFA
• ACAMS certification or studying towards ACAMS certification
• Interest in pursuing a career in Risk Management
• Industry knowledge and experience

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, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Results-Oriented, Waterfall Model

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:

Posted Date:

2026-09-09

Application Deadline:

2026-09-28

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

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

Company Details

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Company type: Public company

Total funding: $22.2M Post IPO Debt

Momentum: 6% in 12 mo

98,739 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

What it’s like inside

• 3.8 (rating) – 19,829 reviews – 79% would recommend
• Culture & values: 3.9
• Work-life balance: 3.8
• Career opportunities: 3.8
• Compensation & benefits: 3.6
• Capital

Funding history

Royal Bank of Canada $22.2M Apr 2014