Director, Wealth Management Regulatory Initiatives, Operational Risk and Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, execute and deliver Regulatory initiatives for Wealth Management businesses and provide regular reporting
• Assist Senior Director, Head of Regulatory Initiatives in managing new and on-going cross segment or cross line of business Regulatory Initiatives, or other specific WM risk initiatives
• Assist VP WM Operational Risk in managing Operational Risk, Regulatory and Governance strategic priorities
• Act as a center of excellence for education and advocacy of information on RBC’s operational risk management practices and programs, leading to embedding an operational risk mindset in the business.
• Develop and execute on portfolio management, project plans, including influencing stakeholder buy-in on action plans
• Lead Targeted ad hoc reviews through planning, execution, reporting and identifying high risk issues reflecting on risk and root causes
• Responsible for preparing management requested reports for senior executives and management team within WM and enabling strategic decision making

Qualification & Requirements

Must Have

• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading projects, designing strategy, regulatory reporting, business operations, risk management, or compliance roles within large global organizations;
• Strong execution mindset and capabilities, seeks solutions and delivers results
• Proven complex problem solving skills, project management and ability to lead and direct others
• Stakeholder management – Able to influence colleagues, peers and senior leaders, while appropriately considering the views and opinions of others
• Communicates clearly, concisely and confidently
• Knowledge of securities law and regulatory environment in Canada
• Financial services sector experience; Flexibility to adapt to complex, challenging and cross-functional environment; Primary lead for initiatives and projects
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and consistency and accuracy in output

Nice to Have

• Law degree, or C.A., PMP or background in securities industry with accredited designation
• Knowledge of wealth management, specifically Investor Services and asset management business
• Understanding of regulatory environment and key regulations, such as CIRO regulatory rules, anti-money laundering requirements, consumer protection, etc.
• CSC completion
• People Management skills, management experience\

Job Skills

• Business Perspective
• Business Risks
• Change Management
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Organizational Governance
• Process Management
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Decisions
• Strategic Thinking
• Taking Initiative

Benefits

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies