Line of Business Controller, Financial Control
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be a Line of Business Controller within Financial Control.
Financial Control – Line of Business team
Working as a Line of Business Controller supporting the assigned lines of businesses to ensure that the end to end financial control framework supports the production of an IFRS compliant Balance Sheet and Income Statement, and is maintained in accordance with RBC global and regional governance.
You will partner with Product Control, Operations and Front Office to ensure that the end to end financial control framework supports the production of an IFRS compliant Balance Sheet and Income Statement as well as regulatory and financial disclosures for assigned lines of business.
What will you do?
- Work closely with Product Controllers and Front Office to develop a deep understanding of the underlying business and to ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place that will enable Financial Control to ensure the integrity of the Financial Statements and disclosures.
- Prepare month-end business specific Revenue and Balance Sheet Analysis and commentaries for review.
- Assist with the monthly review of end to end controls through the review of Line of Business Risk Dashboard controls assessment, Product Control month end SOD packs, PeGA account attestation, eDR derivatives reporting and BRAG controls and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Prepare month end account and inter-systems reconciliations for key products and liaise with Product Control and Operations to investigate and clear breaks.
- Prepare monthly Attestation summaries for accounts under ownership. Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly Head Office returns, financial and regulatory disclosures.
- Monitor balances in key control accounts, suspense, other as allocated, and follow up on outstanding balances in control accounts Support and assist with the trading books, transit and account opening process for assigned businesses within the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
- Investigate and clear intergroup breaks.
- Other duties, as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Professional accountancy qualification.
- University degree or equivalent/similar.
- Majority of work experience gained in banking and financial services.
- Sound knowledge of the accounting treatment of investment banking products.
- Strong PC skills, in particular Excel.
- Experience in problem solving Financial Control issues.
Nice-to-have
- Past working experience on relevant systems i.e. Peoplesoft, TM1.
- Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same.
- SOX audit knowledge.
What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additio nal details.
Job Skills
Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
OFFICE OF THE CFO
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-20
Application Deadline:
2025-11-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Line of Business Controller, Financial Control
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be a Line of Business Controller within Financial Control.
Financial Control – Line of Business team
Working as a Line of Business Controller supporting the assigned lines of businesses to ensure that the end to end financial control framework supports the production of an IFRS compliant Balance Sheet and Income Statement, and is maintained in accordance with RBC global and regional governance.
You will partner with Product Control, Operations and Front Office to ensure that the end to end financial control framework supports the production of an IFRS compliant Balance Sheet and Income Statement as well as regulatory and financial disclosures for assigned lines of business.
What will you do?
- Work closely with Product Controllers and Front Office to develop a deep understanding of the underlying business and to ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place that will enable Financial Control to ensure the integrity of the Financial Statements and disclosures.
- Prepare month-end business specific Revenue and Balance Sheet Analysis and commentaries for review.
- Assist with the monthly review of end to end controls through the review of Line of Business Risk Dashboard controls assessment, Product Control month end SOD packs, PeGA account attestation, eDR derivatives reporting and BRAG controls and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Prepare month end account and inter-systems reconciliations for key products and liaise with Product Control and Operations to investigate and clear breaks.
- Prepare monthly Attestation summaries for accounts under ownership. Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly Head Office returns, financial and regulatory disclosures.
- Monitor balances in key control accounts, suspense, other as allocated, and follow up on outstanding balances in control accounts Support and assist with the trading books, transit and account opening process for assigned businesses within the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
- Investigate and clear intergroup breaks.
- Other duties, as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Professional accountancy qualification.
- University degree or equivalent/similar.
- Majority of work experience gained in banking and financial services.
- Sound knowledge of the accounting treatment of investment banking products.
- Strong PC skills, in particular Excel.
- Experience in problem solving Financial Control issues.
Nice-to-have
- Past working experience on relevant systems i.e. Peoplesoft, TM1.
- Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same.
- SOX audit knowledge.
What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Opportunities to work with the best in the field
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additio nal details.
Job Skills
Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
OFFICE OF THE CFO
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-20
Application Deadline:
2025-11-03
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.