Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Oversight Testing

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to conduct validations and testing of global issue management within financial crime controls. This role involves proactive engagement with stakeholders and senior management, ensuring effective oversight and reporting on financial crime issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AML and audit testing, with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Development through coaching

Agile and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to interface with executives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in AML SME within a 2nd line or audit testing function.
• Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform effective challenge of Financial Crime issue closures.
• Lead validation of Financial Crime issue closures for Europe & APAC.

Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training

Communication

Decision Making

Financial Regulation

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Operational Integrity

Organizational Governance

Process Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

To conduct 2LoD validations / testing of Global issue management / controls within central functions and global businesses, including AML, Sanctions and ABAC. This requires proactive participation with oversight planning and scoping, fieldwork, and reporting. The role will also require continuous communication with stakeholders and Senior Management regarding issue management findings.

What will you do?

• Perform effective challenge of Financial Crime issue closures under FCOT’s purview
• Lead on the validation of Financial Crime issue closures for Europe & APAC with a view to confirming sustainability of controls/processes to mitigate repeat issues. As needed, support the FCOT team with validations for other regions
• Document and maintain a validation activities schedule and communicate plan with stakeholders
• Support with the development of FCOT’s Framework for Issue Management/Validation including the development of standards, procedures and tools in support of implementation of the Framework
• Provide training to FCOT and relevant stakeholders on FCOT’s Issue Management/Validation Framework
• Provide effective challenge to ensure Financial Crime examination and self-identified issues and action plans are well-written and risk-appropriate, including assigned ratings for issues.
• Oversee Financial Crimes Issues Management activities including follow-up on the progress of Financial Crime issues to ensure resolution in a timely and reasonable manner or to ensure visibility of items that may slip or require extension, ensuring relevant approvals are obtained
• Conduct post-mortem reviews of issues raised by other internal and external assurance teams to identify areas for enhancement to FCOT’s testing/program.
• Develop and provide regular metrics and reporting including KPIs and KRIs on FCOT’s issue management oversight and validation activities to key stakeholders and senior management, including the CAMLO and local governance forum
• Contribute to ongoing and ad-hoc projects and initiatives, including those related to the operationalization of the Enterprise Issue Management program
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Participate in internal projects/ meetings in order to proactively gain insight to upcoming changes that might impact/influence oversight validation process.
• Ensure all paper and electronic files are maintained appropriately. Create and maintain various documentation suitable for Audit and Regulatory review.
• Proactively identify personal development opportunities, international trends and industry standards.
• Demonstrate a quality service approach through willingness to accept new assignments and adapt to changing directives.
• Gain in depth knowledge of Financial Crimes legislation to strengthen effectiveness of testing
• Provide support as a subject matter expert, applying proficient knowledge of subject matter content in field of specialization.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

• 5-7 years of experience in AML SME within a 2nd line or audit testing function

• 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 FIs
• Experience as an AML SME within an Audit/Testing Function

Nice to have

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Internal Compliance Association (ICA) – AML Certification/Diploma
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (ACFS)

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• The opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-04-30

Application Deadline:

2025-05-15

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

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