Senior Regulatory Risk & Operations Analyst

RBC Capital Markets, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible benefits

Coaching opportunities

Career advancement

Challenging work

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets, LLC in Minneapolis seeks a Sr. Business Analyst to lead operational projects within Regulatory Risk Services, bridging business needs with technology and risk management.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, drive remediation, and support regulatory risk programs across Operations and IT. The role requires strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent or High school diploma or equivalent AND 5+ years of securities, banking, technology and/or job specific industry experience
• 3+ years prior securities, banking, technology and/or job specific related industry experience
• Securities license 7 or 99 (or able to obtain license within 120 days)
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions for escalated issues
• 2+ years demonstrated project team coordination and/or coaching/mentoring leadership experience
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Must have proven ability to create effective PowerPoint presentations and provide executive visibility on team performance, risks, and backlog
• Proven ability to adapt and perform under pressure - thrive in rapidly changing environments with shifting priorities and delivers effectively in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Ops teams to assess, research, and analyze events requiring remediation or areas of opportunities to enhance the WM Ops Risk framework.
• Plan and manage remediation and initiatives impacting Operations, working with stakeholders to move initiatives through the new initiative and project lifecycle processes.
• Participate in Operations, firm, and/or industry initiatives providing process design, expert product knowledge, technical expertise, and problem solving unique to one or more specialty areas.
• Participate in business requirement development, UAT testing, end-user training, and implementation support for enhancements and new firm initiatives for changing technology systems, supporting department processes.
• Consult with RBC IT, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve systemic and operational challenges
• Partner with Ops teams to support Operations with the implementation of regulatory risk projects and initiatives and help lead Ops partners through the project lifecycle process.
• Support the development and execution of back-office capabilities and strategies, resulting in initiatives, detailed business cases, and other business deliverables.
• Will work closely with individuals within Operations, Technology, Project Management, and other across the business to coordinate work and drive projects.
• Though critical thinking and data analysis will assess gaps and areas for improvement, work with Ops teams to determine risk factors and implementation requirements/impact.
• Analyze and resolve escalated problems/issues while ensuring adherence to all regulatory and firm policy requirements.
• Support WM Ops Risk & and Control Committee representation by assessing, researching, and analyzing new items and document prior discussion. Lead meetings and presentations when required.
• Analyze incoming process change requests, C&C firms and products for impacts and risks to Operations and prepare for discussion.
• Prepare Ops Regulatory Risk and Control updates regularly.
• Assist in the production of presentations for a range of stakeholders highlighting achievements, reporting metrics, and other relevant material.
• Drive innovation in areas such as risk AI enablement, technology, and automation, while focusing on risk and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures quality outcomes, escalates issues effectively, and helps develop team capabilities.
• Strengthens analytics and reporting through system improvements and innovative solutions, enabling executive decision-making.

Skills

Cross-Team Collaboration

Deliverables Management

Financial Services Industry

High Impact Communication

Implementation Support

Meeting Management

Operational Requirements

Operational Risks

PowerPoint Presentations

Problem Solving

Process Changes

Risk Management

Solutions Development

Strategic Thinking

Education

4-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent

Job description

RBC Capital Markets, LLC in Minneapolis seeks a Sr. Business Analyst to lead operational projects within Regulatory Risk Services, bridging business needs with technology and risk management.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, drive remediation, and support regulatory risk programs across Operations and IT. The role requires strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, regulated environment.