Senior Audit Manager - Internal Audit RBC Bank

RBC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bank seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead regulatory compliance and risk management audits in Raleigh, NC. You will guide 2nd line assurance activities, oversee fieldwork testing, and mentor junior staff within a dynamic, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reporting audits, developing data analytics testing, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across Retail and Real Estate Lending units while ensuring adherence to US regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Internal and/or External Audit in Banking/Financial Services.
• Experience with US Retail banking regulations (Consumer Compliance).
• Proven experience leading teams and audit engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to assess risk and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and coach auditors.
• Sr. Manager performs testing during fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Support Audit Director and CAE with audits, regulatory and internal audit issue validation.
• Lead end-to-end audits and special reviews.
• Plan, execute and report audits per RBC Bank methodology.
• Manage resources to deliver audits and perform data analytics testing.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide insights to businesses.
• Coach and mentor junior staff across the team.

Skills

Audit Engagements

Audit Management

Audit Methodology

Banking

Coaching

Teamwork

Risk Assessments

Risk Management

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

Join us as our Senior Audit Manager, Internal Audit Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management in Raleigh, NC. RBC Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada in the United States and provides cross-border banking advice and solutions for Canadians in the U.S.

What will you do?

• For RBC Bank’s 2nd Line of defense functions (i.e. Compliance, Risk Management, Functions), support the Audit Director and the Chief Audit Executive with the audits, regulatory and internal audit issue validation, quarterly continuous risk monitoring and annual planning activities.
• Assurance work includes coverage of Retail and Real Estate Lending businesses of RBC Bank for their compliance with US regulations as well as coverage of 2nd line risk management practices over these businesses and corporate functions (Project Management, Strategy, HR etc.)
• Lead audit teams through end-to-end life cycle of individual audits and special reviews.
• Autonomously lead planning, execution and reporting activities for individual audits, in line with RBC Bank audit methodology, by drafting audit scope and coverage approach, overseeing team and review of work papers, including clearing audit findings with the Senior management. This role also requires performing fieldwork testing.
• Manage resource planning to ensure sufficient resources to deliver individual audits;
• Play a key role in the development and execution of data analytics testing for audits, as well as continuous risk monitoring activities;
• Maintain stakeholder relationships to successfully carry out continuous risk monitoring activities, as well as provide insights to businesses as a trusted partner; and
• Support skills development initiatives across the broader audit team, including providing coaching and mentoring to junior staff.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 8 plus years of Internal and/or External Audit experience in the Banking/Financial Services industry;
• Must have working experience with US Retail banking regulations related to Consumer Compliance (i.e. alphabet regulations);
• Proven experience in leading teams and audit engagements;
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with ability to quickly process new information in order to connect dots and formulate a view on risk;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through clear articulation of relevant risks and mitigating controls;
• Precision in execution and delivery through effective organization and time management skills; and
• Ability to motivate and coach junior audit staff.
• Note, the Sr. Manager also performs testing during fieldwork.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree preferably in Accounting and or Finance;
• Knowledge of Information technology risks and controls, and experience in data analytics (data gathering, transformation, analytics, and reporting)
• Professional Designation (CIA, CPA, CRCM) or ability to obtain within 24 months of start date

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 great benefits, annual incentive program and recognition
• Leaders who support your development
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and grow your career
• Work-life integration
• Positive work culture emphasizing diversity and inclusion, volunteerism and community involvement

For New Jersey or New York applicants:

The good‑faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000 - $185,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company‑matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time‑off plan.

• Drives RBC’s high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

• Audit Engagements
• Audit Management
• Audit Methodology
• Audit Reporting
• Audits Compliance
• Banking
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Internal Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Mentorship
• Risk Assessments
• Risk Management
• Self Motivation
• Sustainability
• Taking Initiative
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Writing

Additional Job Details

Address

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City

Jersey City

Country

United States of America

Work hours/week

40

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-09-23

Application Deadline

2026-10-23

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.