Director & Managing Counsel, CLO & Alt Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
In this role, you will serve as a key member of RBC's US Law Group advising RBC's U.S. Capital Markets platform across multiple product areas and functional support areas with a focus on the Firm's CLO and Alternative Finance business regarding the application and impact of: (i) Federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, the '33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, and relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act; and (ii) regulation and oversight of Federal agencies (SEC, CFTC, OCC), SROs (FINRA) and relevant industry bodies.
What will you do?
- Serve as counsel providing regulatory guidance and legal advice on all matters relating to RBCCM's CLO and Alternative Finance business, including structured credit products, asset-backed securities, warehouse facilities, CLO management activities, as well as alternative lending arrangements, and all related legal and regulatory matters. Advise on regulatory considerations and new initiatives.
- Provide ancillary support, regulatory guidance and legal advice to (i) RBC's structured products and securitization desk; and (ii) alternative finance origination business.
- Provide advice and guidance on various agreements, including Engagement Letters, Offering Circulars, warehouse credit agreements, management agreements, administration agreements, indentures, participation agreements, and servicing agreements.
- Perform major role in collaborating with front office, Litigation and control functions across the enterprise as needed regarding regulatory inquiries and special remediation efforts arising out of covered business lines.
- Assist in managing external counsel relationships with respect to engagements deemed necessary in connection with the foregoing.
What do you need to succeed?
- A minimum of approximately 7 years of relevant practice experience.
- Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of bar of a U.S. state with at least an in-house New Jersey certification
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, oral/written communication and decision-making skills.
- Strong ability to establish and manage processes and procedures, and prioritize competing work demands.
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 good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $200,000-$275,000 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
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-15
Application Deadline:
2025-10-17
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.
Director & Managing Counsel, CLO & Alt Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
In this role, you will serve as a key member of RBC's US Law Group advising RBC's U.S. Capital Markets platform across multiple product areas and functional support areas with a focus on the Firm's CLO and Alternative Finance business regarding the application and impact of: (i) Federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, the '33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, and relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act; and (ii) regulation and oversight of Federal agencies (SEC, CFTC, OCC), SROs (FINRA) and relevant industry bodies.
What will you do?
- Serve as counsel providing regulatory guidance and legal advice on all matters relating to RBCCM's CLO and Alternative Finance business, including structured credit products, asset-backed securities, warehouse facilities, CLO management activities, as well as alternative lending arrangements, and all related legal and regulatory matters. Advise on regulatory considerations and new initiatives.
- Provide ancillary support, regulatory guidance and legal advice to (i) RBC's structured products and securitization desk; and (ii) alternative finance origination business.
- Provide advice and guidance on various agreements, including Engagement Letters, Offering Circulars, warehouse credit agreements, management agreements, administration agreements, indentures, participation agreements, and servicing agreements.
- Perform major role in collaborating with front office, Litigation and control functions across the enterprise as needed regarding regulatory inquiries and special remediation efforts arising out of covered business lines.
- Assist in managing external counsel relationships with respect to engagements deemed necessary in connection with the foregoing.
What do you need to succeed?
- A minimum of approximately 7 years of relevant practice experience.
- Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of bar of a U.S. state with at least an in-house New Jersey certification
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, oral/written communication and decision-making skills.
- Strong ability to establish and manage processes and procedures, and prioritize competing work demands.
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 good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $200,000-$275,000 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
Job Skills
Business Perspective, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, High Impact Communication, Legal Practices, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-15
Application Deadline:
2025-10-17
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.