Manager, Controls Innovation

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RBC as a Manager in Controls Innovation, leading efforts to enhance financial control processes. This role involves managing innovation initiatives, providing expertise on risks and governance, and delivering a robust control framework. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA designation and have strong experience in risk management and communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to propose solutions and manage project timelines.
• Solid relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support innovation initiatives for the CFO Group.
• Deliver a fit for purpose control framework.
• Perform data analytics and identify control opportunities.

Skills

Accounting

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Tools

MS Visio

Workiva

Archer

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What is the opportunity?

The CFO Controls Office (CCO) reports into Finance and is designed to add value and improve RBC’s financial control environment and reporting process. It provides subject matter expert advice, enabling RBC to achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes across the Bank which impacts the financial statements.

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The CFO Controls Office (CCO) reports into Finance and is designed to add value and improve RBC’s financial control environment and reporting process. It provides subject matter expert advice, enabling RBC to achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes across the Bank which impacts the financial statements.

The Manager, reporting to the Director / Senior Director, will be responsible for managing and supporting innovation initiatives for the CFO Group by providing subject matter expertise on risks, controls, and governance matters. The incumbent will also participate in control-related projects in other CCO areas, as needed.

What will you do?

Supporting key control and governance innovation initiatives with a focus on:

• Delivering a fit for purpose control framework by streamlining RBC’s control structure through the creation of an enterprise approach for development of controls, standardized process documentation, and common tools. The found capacity across the organization will be repurposed to deliver against the increased regulatory expectations.
• Assessing current operating environment within CFO Group and implement additional areas of standardization and automation opportunities.
• Elevating risk and control knowledge across all stakeholder groups via learning and education programs.
• Providing subject matter expertise as it pertains to controls and governance.
  
  

Performing data analytics and deep dive analysis on issues and root causes to identify opportunities to strengthen RBC’s broader control environment.

• Drawing insights from data analysis and understanding of control issues identified across functional programs (e.g., SOX, op risk, reg compliance, IA) through review of quarterly assessments, deep dive analysis, data analytics, KRIs and KPIs.
• Implementing actions based on emerging trends and root cause analysis for the CFO Group and the broader control environment.
• Assisting in the identification of improvements and actions for the CFO Group through discussions at ECC and other forums.
  
  

Other CCO Initiatives

• Supporting a One RBC approach to navigating peak periods by providing targeted support on other CCO initiatives including but not limited to assisting with documentation of processes, risks, and controls, providing risks, controls, and governance challenge and subject matter advice, as needed.
• Participating in ad-hoc projects as directed by Director or Senior Director.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Proven track record as valued advisor with risk and control mindset
• Ability to independently propose thoughtful solutions to problems and, leveraging business and strategic insights, recommend a course of action
• Ability to manage timelines and project progress through both personal accountability and coordinating and negotiating with stakeholders
• Solid relationship management skills since frequent interaction with key contacts is necessary to be successful in this role; specifically able to act as a change agent by influencing others to embrace new ways of operating
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to make complex subject matter easy-to-follow
  
  

Nice to Have

• Solid understanding of financial institutions, including all facets of RBC’s business and other activities with strong business acumen
• Exposure to SOX or operational risk management
• Experience documenting business processes, risks, controls, and/or issues and managing applicable inventories and taxonomies
• Working knowledge of MS Visio, Workiva, Archer or other Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools
  
  

Job Skills

Accounting, Accounting Finance, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Long Term Planning, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Time Management, Transformational Change, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-18

Application Deadline:

2025-07-05

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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Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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