Manager, Financial Crimes Oversight Testing

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a candidate to conduct oversight testing for Financial Crimes programs. The role involves analyzing control gaps, preparing test plans, and establishing relationships with stakeholders. Qualified candidates should have AML experience and a Bachelor's Degree. This full-time position offers a comprehensive rewards program including bonuses and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in AML SME within a 2nd line or audit testing function.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; business writing experience.
• Knowledge of International laws and regulations related to AML and ATF.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oversight testing activities on RBC Financial Crimes programs.
• Identify and perform analysis on potential deficiencies or control gaps.
• Prepare and contribute to oversight test plans and executive reports.

Skills

Adaptability

AML Investigations

Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft suite of software

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? The position will be to conduct second line oversight testing for ad hoc and priority requests on various RBC Financial Crimes programs and controls within central functions and global businesses (e.g., AML, sanctions compliance, ABAC, regulatory reporting). The role will support the Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Oversight Testing, in completing and delivering on targeted oversight testing requests – including planning and scoping, fieldwork, and reporting. The position will assist the Senior Manager with continuous communication with stakeholders and senior management to ensure parties involved are informed on the results of the testing, issues are formalized as applicable, and action plans are assessed and validated for sustainability.

What will you do?

• Conduct oversight testing activities, including planning, and fieldwork tasks on the key RBC Financial Crimes programs and controls in scope

Identify and perform analysis on potential deficiencies or control gaps

Prepare and contribute to oversight test plans, executive reports, and other deliverables

Provide management timely reporting and escalation on results of oversight testing

Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

Identify and maintain awareness of emerging risks relevant to effective compliance testing practices and Financial Crimes programs and controls

Support the identification of areas of enhancement and efficiency in the testing program

Participate in strategic discussions to drive efficiency / productivity through testing initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

• At least three years of experience in AML SME within a 2nd line or audit testing function.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills; business writing experience
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft suite of software
• Knowledge of International laws and regulations related to AML and ATF
• Working background / experience with the major business segments of RBC or other

Nice to have :

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (ACFS)

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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference and have a lasting impact
• Flexible work / life balance options
• Work in a dynamic and challenging work environment with a collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Job Skills Adaptability, AML Investigations, Business Perspective, Communication, Compliance Testing, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Developing Partnerships, Financial Regulation, Information Seeking Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Self-Starter, Strategic Recommendations, Strategic Thinking, Taking Initiative, Testing Methodology, Validation Testing Additional Job Details

Address

20 KING ST W – TORONTO

Employment Information

City : Toronto

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform : GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Posted Date : 2025-11-17

Application Deadline

2025-12-02 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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