What is the Opportunity?

This position is responsible for leading 1LOD Cross Business Controls & Enablement for Consolidated US Operations (CUSO) and global Capital Markets (CM) – the ‘market in scope’.  The primary purpose of the role includes designing, managing and transforming Business Controls activities across the in-scope market identified above, while aligning with RBC US and Capital Markets Strategic Plans and with the Enterprise Controls Operating Model. This position will play a leadership role in transforming the Business Controls model to an integrated, proactive, and efficient foundation for scalable growth.  In doing so, this position will work in lock-step with key stakeholders across businesses, functions, regions and the Enterprise.

The incumbent will need to have expertise in areas of1LOD business controls and risk management, coupled with a strong understanding of businesses/products in scope and expectations of regulators in the market in scope. This role has a high degree of interconnectedness across businesses (global Capital Markets, City National Bank, RBC Bank (Georgia), US Wealth Management), regions (US, CA, EU, Asia), and stakeholder groups (businesses, regional management, enterprise controls, 2LOD, 3LOD, regulatory relations, prudential and securities regulators).

In addition, this role is tightly integrated into the CUSO/CM Chief Controls Office team, which has accountability for ensuring that our control environment is fit for purpose and operating effectively across the 1st line for CUSO and global CM.Whereas the primary purpose of this role is described above, the primary purpose of the other leaders on the team includes centers of expertise focused on business products/services, integrating operational risk across businesses, controls for the operations functions, exam and audit management, implementing regulatory change, and embedding the Cross Business Controls & Enablement work into business-as-usual processes.

What will you do?

Design, develop and manage and transform 1LODBusiness Controls across CUSO and Global CM, by 1) understanding how controls in areas across these businesses and functions are designed and operate to meet operational and regulatory requirements material to the businesses in scope, and 2) designing, implementing and managing end-to-end processes to ensure controls managing risks that reach across businesses in scope are fit for purpose and operating effectively.

Design, develop the Cross Business Controls & Enablement capability:

• Operate as a conduit through which changes to Enterprise expectations (frameworks, policies, etc.) flow to be consistently interpreted, operationalized and sustained across CUSO and CM, providing flexibility at the business level where it makes sense
• Leverage the same conduit to integrate into the Enterprise where explanation and reporting on how Enterprise expectations have been interpreted, operationalized and sustained across CUSO and CM 
• Work collaboratively with each of the CUSO 1LOD teams (Capital Markets, City National Bank, RBC Bank (Georgia), Wealth Management) and 2LOD partners to design and implement consistent processes related to risks that reach across businesses
• Collaborate with CUSO CCO team members to communicate changes to control effectiveness so that relevant CUSO CCO team members can update risk registers and other framework tools (RCSA, ORMS, etc.)
• Collaborate with CUSO CCO team members to support CUSO businesses with establishing an appropriate internal control structure, including the design and documentation of controls
• Standardize CUSO business-level non-financial risk and control reporting related to cross business risks for the CEO, Senior Management and the Board. This requires a full understanding of and participation in the standardization of relevant reporting for each line of business, region and legal entity.
• Participate in the US Scenario Analysis program, providing support to the business on risk and control considerations, as required
• Execute CCO team HQ activities to enable a consistent and efficient operating model

Advisory Support:

• Foster strong stakeholder relationships within the US, the Enterprise and across businesses and functions to enable an active and collaborative environment; including executive management
• Provide 1LOD stakeholders with advisory support and deep risk and control expertise
• Liaise with the appropriate stakeholders to provide input on the development and implementation of new/updated enterprise policies and standing orders

Leadership:

• Lead a Business Controls & Enablement function
• Develop and execute OKRs annually, including quarterly reporting on progress

• Input into annual leadership exercises including strategic, financial and talent planning, ensuring Cross Business Risk team priorities are reflected
• Develop and execute messaging required to enable success of the team
• Influence senior business leaders and drive risk perspective, accountability and culture throughout the CUSO, in partnership with 2LOD
• Own the development of risk training and awareness as appropriate for 1LOD across the CUSO
• Where there is an intersection with control and regulatory integration, enable elevated Conduct and Culture reporting across CUSO lines of business, with centralized reporting to the US CRO and CEO

As a member of the Committees and Forums, the leader will contribute to the maintenance of an effective control and regulatory integration program, focusing on:

• Sharing insights, themes and findings from exams, audits and regulatory changes with stakeholders to drive awareness of changes to expectations and changes to processes, controls and behaviors
• Enabling alignment across LODs and stakeholders on control priorities that emerge from exams, audits and regulatory changes
• Drive efficiency through use of a consistent approach and process for planning for and responding to cross business risks

What do you need to succeed?

• Leading large teams across regions to execute a portfolio of control activity.
• Knowledge of products and services in Capital Markets, Wealth and Consumer businesses.
• Advanced expertise in 1st line risks and regulatory controls, including across regions and products.
• Experience in 1st line leadership of exams, audits, remediation, and issues management.
• Direct engagement with US, Canadian prudential and securities regulators; and knowledge of and engagement with regulators outside of N. America.
• 1st line implementation and use of advanced technology to enhance controls and to achieve efficiencies.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with how risks are identified and how controls are designed, tested, and integrated into risk registers.
• Advanced knowledge of Operations processes and complexities and control vulnerabilities therein.
• Proficient in engaging with and presenting to senior executives, regulators, committees and boards.
• Exceptional at building, sustaining and leading high performing teams.
• Proficient at independent problem solving and use of judgement when escalation is required.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.
• Previous 1LOD experience in businesses, 2LOD and/or functions is ideal
• Undergraduate degree and either Masters or equivalent work experience; Relevant FINRA Licenses or equivalent experience to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory expectations
• Nice to have:
• Direct experience in Capital Markets, Wealth and Consumer businesses, functions and technology are ideal

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The expected salary range for this particular position is $200,000   -$320,000 , depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

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

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORKNew YorkUnited States of America40Full timeCUSORegularSalaried2025-10-28

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.