Senior Manager, Annual Audit Planning & Monitoring

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager for Annual Audit Planning & Monitoring to lead the transformation of internal audit methodologies and execution of the annual audit plan. The role involves engaging with key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and alignment with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will possess strong auditing skills, data management capabilities, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the financial sector. This position offers a dynamic work environment with rewards that support professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for development through coaching

Work in a collaborative team

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in audit theory, practice, and/or reporting.
• Proven understanding of auditing principles and techniques related to annual audit planning.
• Practical understanding and capabilities with data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of annual audit planning activities.
• Ensure methodologies are aligned with leading practice expectations.
• Monitor progress towards completion and report on overall delivery.

Skills

Adaptability

Auditing

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Results-Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Tableau

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

What is the Opportunity?
As a Senior Manager, Annual Audit Planning & Monitoring, you will lead the maintenance and transformation of Internal Audit’s Annual Audit Planning methodologies and practices; execution of annual audit planning activities, including dissemination of methodology requirements; and maintenance of the Annual Audit Plan itself. You will work closely with key stakeholders (e.g., regulatory and regional reporting teams, etc.) to monitor progress towards completion, and report on the overall delivery of the Annual Audit Plan, in line with Internal Audit Management and Stakeholder (governance, regulatory and management) expectations.

RBC’s CAE Group leverages a unique perspective — with a coordinated view across the entire business — to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Lead the maintenance and transformation of internal audit methodologies and practices related to the annual internal audit plan, the development and delivery of related learning programs, the annual planning activities, and reporting on the delivery of the annual plan.
• Ensure that planning methodologies and practices are aligned with global regulatory, industry and leading practice expectations for financial institution leading edge internal audit functions by conducting research and interacting with stakeholders across the CAE Group.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in audit theory, practice, and/or reporting (preferably in the financial sector).
• Proven understanding of auditing principles and techniques, preferably related to annual internal audit planning activities.
• Practical understanding and capabilities with data management, data visualization and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), accountability, initiative, and teamwork.

Nice-to-have

• Professional designations (e.g., CIA, CPA, CA, CISA, CRMA)
• Working background/experience with major business segments of RBC or comparable peer bank
• Programming capabilities with Python and SQL
• Knowledge of the regulatory environments within the Financial Services industry

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

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-09

Application Deadline:

2025-08-09

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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