Manager, ICFR COE

RBC; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Manager, SOX Compliance Internal Audit to oversee SOX control testing and develop innovative solutions. The candidate should have 4-7 years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree in a related field. This role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Join a progressive team in Halifax to drive internal audit excellence.

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses

Leaders who support your development

Work in a dynamic, collaborative team

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of SOX SEC requirements and compliance, including IT controls.
• 4-7 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, developing key performance metrics.
• Execute SOX control testing, ensuring quality documentation.
• Drive innovation in service delivery through identifying opportunities.

Skills

Adaptability

Auditing

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Internal Controls

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Results-Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree (Commerce, Math, Engineering, Data Science)

CISA Designation OR CPA Designation OR in the process of obtaining CPA and/or CISA Designation

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Manager, SOX Compliance Internal Audit, you will assist the transformation of RBC's Next Generation of SOX, supporting the ongoing SOX control testing across RBC Enterprise. You will perform testing of internal controls, and peer review, in support of the annual CEO/CFO SOX effectiveness certification. You will also work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify automated and 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 illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Participate in the planning process, helping to develop key performance metrics, and develop successful plans through thoughtful resourcing.
• Contribute to the execution of SOX control testing, and support the team through peer review, working with senior management to ensure effective practices are followed and quality documentation is produced in support of the annual CEO / CFO SOX effectiveness certification.
• Work effectively with business partners to drive innovation in service delivery through identifying opportunities, developing solutions and creating lasting improvements to performance.
• Work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify and develop automated solutions, contributing to the pipeline of continuous improvement opportunities and best practices.
• Understands the risks of the supported platform in order to identify key risks and controls.
• 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.

What do you need to succeed?

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., Commerce, Math, Engineering, Data Science). CISA Designation OR CPA Designation OR in the process of obtaining CPA and/or CISA Designation.
• Knowledge of SOX SEC requirements and compliance, including IT controls and dependencies and control testing methodologies.
• 4-7 years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in a financial institution or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
• Understanding of core technology (applications and infrastructure) as evidenced by external courses or professional certification.
• 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

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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: 2025-09-02
• Application Deadline: 2025-10-02

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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