Director, Wholesale Finance Projects and Governance

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Director for Wholesale Finance Projects and Governance. This role involves leading a team, managing financial systems changes, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in finance with SOX knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team overseeing financial systems changes.
• Manage SOX compliance related to projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Project Management

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Director, Wholesale Finance Projects and Governance

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Overview

For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Capital Markets Financial Control team at Canada’s largest company, RBC, recognized for innovation, diversity, customer satisfaction, and corporate social responsibility.

Job Summary

The Director will lead the Wholesale Finance Projects and Governance team within Capital Markets Finance, managing professionals and ensuring best practices in project implementation, financial reporting, and controls. Key projects include Murex systems implementation, US Treasury Clearing, and past initiatives like OPICS upgrade and RBC’s HSBC Canada acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead a team overseeing financial systems changes, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and business units to align project goals with Wholesale Finance needs.
3. Manage SOX compliance related to projects, optimizing controls and identifying emerging risks.
4. Respond to high-volume ad hoc queries from senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent, with 8-10 years of experience and SOX knowledge.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in wholesale banking, Capital Markets transactions, and related risks.
• Knowledge of RBC finance systems.

Additional Details

Location: Toronto, ON | Full-time, salaried, Office of the CFO | Posting Date: 2025-02-20 | Application Deadline: 2025-05-27

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