What is the opportunity?

For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Global Markets Financial Control team of Canada’s largest company, frequently ranked as one of the top companies to work for in Canada.  RBC is internationally recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, customer satisfaction and corporate social responsibility.

RBC Capital Markets is an innovative and dynamic platform with a diverse product set and fast pace of continuous change, which provides ample scope for learning and career growth. You will be joining the Global Markets Finance team, which comprises our debt, equity, FX and commodities sales and trading businesses as well as our Central Funding Group, which optimizes the cost and availability of funding for Capital Markets operations. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success through teamwork and collaboration.

The Manager – Wholesale Financial Control is a key member in Global Markets Finance, collaborating with stakeholders from the trading desks, risk management, operations, IT and other Finance functional areas to develop and sustain effective and efficient governance and controls over the financial results.

If you are proactive, self-motivated, excited about finding creative solutions to interesting problems, and interested in building a career within a world-class financial institution, this is a great opportunity for you.

What will you do?

• You are the Quarterback for Finance with respect to accounting issues, orchestrating relevant activities through functional partners to enable Front Office transactions. As a result, you will:
  • Create relationships with the business and other key stakeholders (e.g., Product Control, Performance Management, IT, Risk Management, Accounting Policy, Tax, Capital and other Enterprise Finance partners) striving to be a trusted business partner in resolving finance-related issues.
  • Develop an understanding of the results of your businesses and key drivers for accounting variances, aiming to provide value-added advice as the business transforms and adapts to accommodate changes in client needs and the economic environment.
• Control and governance over the financial position and performance of each business area and flawless execution of close processes -- including review of financial and regulatory submissions (e.g., journal entries, templates) -- is fundamental to your role. You will:
  • Review and execute monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes and attestations, ensuring the timely production of accurate financial and regulatory results and disclosures.
  • Manage internal and external auditor support, including review and development of SOX and other process documentation.
• Continuous process improvement and system change are critical to your role. You will help to enable GM FC to spend more time on value-added analytics and less time on manual process:
  • Work on initiatives to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of financial control processes, for example, through designing controls and governance procedures with an appropriate risk-based lens; enhancing processes for better flows; automating manual processes or optimizing data strategies.
  • Collaborate with others in the CM Finance team to identify opportunities to understand flows on an end-to-end basis, leveraging the diverse expertise of different stakeholders to identify viable and actionable opportunities for improvement.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• CPA or equivalent designation, evidenced by a strong knowledge and understanding of financial reporting under IFRS accounting standards and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Curiosity to explore better ways of working while maintaining a strong governance mindset, accompanied by a drive to take ownership for and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent analytical thinking and acute attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills – ability to work with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously amidst tight deadlines.
• High proficiency with computer applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Highly desirable

• Exposure to Capital Markets businesses including some understanding of complex financial instruments and transactions relating to securities, derivatives and debt/equity issuances, together with a willingness and interest in deepening that knowledge. 
• Experience with RBC financial systems and associated procedures including EPM system knowledge also preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of high level involvement in Financial/management reporting.

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities, enabling long-term career growth within a world class organization
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do interesting and challenging work

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Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2026-01-252026-02-28

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.