Senior Manager, ICFR Operations, Internal Audit

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Bedford, Canada, seeks a Senior Manager, ICFR Operations, Internal Audit, to lead the transformation of RBC’s ICFR testing. You will oversee testing of IT controls, review team documentation, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive automated solutions.

This role supports CEO/CFO SOX and FDICIA certifications and requires substantial experience in ICFR/controls testing. You will manage a team, drive change management, and ensure milestones are achieved.

Qualifications

• Must have experience coaching, leading teams, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of SOX and FDICIA regulatory requirements and IT controls.
• Experience within an audit or SOX/FDICIA reporting team or related courses.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR controls testing and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee testing and review documentation produced by the team.
• Perform testing of higher risk, complex IT controls.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to identify automated improvements.
• Govern IT ICFR testing execution and ensure quality documentation.
• Participate in testing of ICFR IT Controls focusing on higher risk issues.
• Understand RBC business lines and IT risks to identify key controls.
• Stay informed of business developments and their impact on ICFR IT.

Skills

Coaching/Leadership

SOX/FDICIA knowledge

IT Controls

Stakeholder Collaboration

Change Management

Education

Undergraduate degree (relevant field)

Job description

As Senior Manager, ICFR Operations, Internal Audit, you will lead the transformation of RBC’s Next Generation of ICFR testing, supporting the ongoing IT SOX / FDICIA control testing across RBC Enterprise. You will oversee testing and review documentation prepared by the team and will perform testing of higher risk/complexity IT controls, in support of the annual assessment of the effectiveness of IT specific internal controls, risk management practices, corporate governance processes and fraud prevention and detection across RBC in support of the annual CEO / CFO SOX effectiveness certification and the FDICIA certifications for RBC Bank and CNB. You will also work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify automated and innovative solutions and provide input into the annual testing plan and manage progress against key performance indicators to ensure critical milestones are achieved.

Job Description

As Senior Manager, ICFR Operations, Internal Audit, you will lead the transformation of RBC’s Next Generation of ICFR testing, supporting the ongoing IT SOX / FDICIA control testing across RBC Enterprise. You will oversee testing and review documentation prepared by the team and will perform testing of higher risk/complexity IT controls, in support of the annual assessment of the effectiveness of IT specific internal controls, risk management practices, corporate governance processes and fraud prevention and detection across RBC in support of the annual CEO / CFO SOX effectiveness certification and the FDICIA certifications for RBC Bank and CNB. You will also work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify automated and innovative solutions and provide input into the annual testing plan and manage progress against key performance indicators to ensure critical milestones are achieved. 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 that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices, and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Effectively manage a team of ICFR controls testing professionals, including optimal delegation of tasks, the creation of successful plans from thoughtful resourcing, and monitoring team’s progress with the use of key metrics.
• Lead by example, foster a team of innovative thinkers and change management agents through open communication and positive, timely feedback and training. Develop people by encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their contributions.
• Drive key change management activities on innovative programs, including analyzing and recommending appropriate enhancements and working with business partners to implement change.
• Work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify and develop automated solutions, contributing to the pipeline of continuous improvement opportunities and best practices.
• Govern the execution of IT ICFR control testing, ensuring effective practices are followed and quality documentation is produced, including review and approval of testing performed by team.
• Participate in testing of ICFR IT Controls, specifically focusing on higher risk, complex and/or specialized issues.
• Understand RBC and its business lines, including the IT risks of each line, in order to identify key risks and controls.
• Stay informed of general business and/or economic developments and their impact on the ICFR IT environment.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experienced coach, team captain, and/or mentor in personal or work environment. Ability to lead a team and create an inclusive environment with internal and external business partners.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in a dynamically changing environment.
• Undergraduate degree (E.g. Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science). CISA Designation OR CPA Designation
• Knowledge of SOX / FDICIA regulatory requirements and compliance, including IT controls and dependencies as evidenced by experience working within an audit execution or SOX / FDICIA reporting team, or external courses.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-have

• Certifications like CISA, CISSP, etc.
• Understanding of core technology (applications and infrastructure) as evidenced by external courses or professional certification.
• Experience in a financial institution or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
• Experience developing long-term process enhancement solutions through automation or other efficiency tools.

What’s in it for you?

• 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, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Results-Oriented, Waterfall Model

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: 2026-08-25

Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.