Senior Manager SAR/STR Analytics and Technology

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a senior AML/SAR data strategist to enhance STR/SAR reporting capabilities and drive regulatory compliance. You’ll analyze transaction data, design automated workflows, and partner with compliance analysts and tech teams to refine requirements and test new capabilities.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, staying ahead of regulatory shifts, and delivering actionable insights to leadership within a fast-paced bank environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• 5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic and leadership experience.
• Experience communicating to regulators, auditors and senior management.
• Familiarity with AML legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support STR/SAR reporting system enhancements and automation.
• Analyze reporting trends and bottlenecks to drive improvements.
• Stay ahead of regulatory shifts and assess AI/ML opportunities.
• Design and prototype automation workflows to reduce manual effort.
• Present insights to stakeholders to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with compliance analysts and tech teams on requirements and testing.
• Lead brainstorming to identify process gaps and accelerate speed.

Skills

STR/SAR regulations

Data analytics

Regulatory alignment

Collaborative communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you passionate about leveraging data and technology to combat financial crime? In this role, you’ll drive innovation in RBC’s Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) ecosystem, shaping capabilities that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

What will you do?

• Support Strategic Enhancements: Support initiatives to advance RBC’s STR/SAR reporting systems, focusing on capabilities building and data-driven automation.
• Harness Data Insights: Analyze reporting trends and operational bottlenecks to deliver actionable recommendations for process improvement.
• Innovate Responsibly: Stay ahead of regulatory shifts and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to future-proof our SAR/STR framework.
• Innovate Solutions: Design and prototype automation workflows to reduce manual effort in STR/SAR filings.
• Analyze & Influence: Dive into transaction data to uncover trends, presenting insights to stakeholders that drive strategic decisions.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with compliance analysts and tech teams to refine system requirements and test new capabilities.
• Champion Efficiency: Lead brainstorming sessions to identify process gaps and champion agile solutions that enhance accuracy and speed.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Research emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven capabilities) and assess their potential for RBC’s compliance toolkit.

What We’re Looking For

• Expertise: Deep understanding of STR/SAR regulations and financial crime typologies.
• Technical Savvy: Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python) and process automation.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to align technology solutions with business and regulatory goals.
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• 5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic and leadership experience
• Experience with collaborative strategy development & communication
• Experience communicating to regulators, auditors and senior management
• Familiarity with AML legislation and regulations

Nice to have

• Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certifications

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, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), 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

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2025-11-10

Application Deadline

2026-09-12

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.

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