Senior Manager, Internal Audit Technology

What is the Opportunity?

This role provides senior level support to the Director, US Functions IT and US Data Governance as well as Managing Director RBC US IT Audit for independent, objective assurance over the design and operation of the Bank’s Functions IT and Data Governance practices, governance processes and the system of internal controls. It supports senior leaders with effective audit planning, reporting and issue remediation on all IT and Data Governance practices audits. This role responds to external auditors and US regulators (FRBNY, OCC, SEC, FINRA) and to meets the evolving demands of the US regulatory environment and heightened expectations of internal audit. This includes the coordination of IT related regulatory continuous monitoring, coordination of IA responses to US regulatory examinations, and the verification of US IT regulatory issues.

What will you do?

Relationship Building and Client Experience:

• Engage Director, US Functions IT and US Data Governance as well as Managing Director RBC US IT, Deputy US CAE and US CAE on a regular basis to facilitate proactive and ongoing, formal and informal, monitoring and insights.
• Conduct periodic meetings with business to provide updates on audit results and status of open audit issue.
• Coordinate and escalate regional issues to the Director for IA Technology Functions, Deputy US CAE, and US CAE in accordance with the IA escalation model.
• Provide support for US IT regulatory requests, responses and meetings.

Audit and Assurance:

• Together with the Director, US Functions IT and US Data Governance as well as Managing Director RBC US IT, develop and establish audit approach and coverage strategy for Data Governance and Information Technology functions in the U.S.

• Overall accountable for team level audit and assurance activities
• Influence and inform the Internal Audit strategic audit plan, adapt IA guidelines as required, and execute to success.
• Drives the continual assessment of key and emerging risks at the platform level, and adjusts annual plans as necessary.
• Initiates collaboration with, and assesses the effectiveness of key risk management strategies with, 1st and 2nd line of defense (Risk Management and Compliance).
• Accountable to understand IT risks related to proprietary technology for the platform to ensure adequate audit coverage.
• Drives a vision for IT solutions that improve security, productivity and competitive advantage.

Data Analytics and Technology:

• Work together with the Director, US Functions IT and US Data Governance as well as Managing Director RBC US IT and Deputy US CAE to shift the capabilities of team members towards a predictive insights driven organization.
• Work together with the Director, US Functions IT and US Data Governance as well as Managing Director RBC US IT and Deputy US CAE to create networks and relationships with key stakeholders, to ensure their team is equipped with the right data, capabilities and tools for data analysis.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in audit or internal audit

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of experience in IT Internal Audit
• Experience with Information Technology (Capital Markets, Retail/Commercial Banking, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Applications)
• Professional technology or audit certification

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

·       Flexible work/life balance options

·       Opportunities to do challenging work

·       Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities  

·       Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000-190,000 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.

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

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