Senior Manager Financial Crimes Oversight Testing (Sanctions)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You are part of a second line testing team responsible for managing a Central and Regional Oversight Testing Program. As a Sanction subject matter expert, you will be leading a team to proactively identifying risks, trends, themes and systemic breakdowns in the Sanction and operational controls. You are also responsible for providing management timely reporting and escalation on results of oversight testing. This is a people manager role.
What will you do?
- Responsible to conduct testing over the Sanction program including leading a testing team.
- Benchmark and research opportunities for innovation (Internal Audit, Continuous Testing / QAR, consultants)
- Stay informed about Global sanction expectations and requirements including international trends, regulations, and regulatory landscape
- Document, implement and keep abreast of regulatory and internal control changes
- Maintain the Oversight Framework, Methodology and Minimum Testing Guidelines
- Document risk based approach to central testing and ensure clear risks and controls are defined.
- Co-ordinate testing between QAR and Internal Audit to minimize testing duplication, stakeholder engagement while maximizing efficiency
- Follow up and track issues and ensure resolution in a timely manner
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- Bachelor’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology etc.) or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience within AML
- 5-7 years or experience within Sanctions
- 2-4 years of experience within a 2nd line or audit testing function;
- 1-2 years of experience in people management.
Nice to have
- CAMS Certification, Certified Internal Audit, Association of Financial Crimes Specialists (ACFS)
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
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Issue Management, Organizational Governance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-28
Application Deadline:
2025-11-12
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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.
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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.
Senior Manager Financial Crimes Oversight Testing (Sanctions)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You are part of a second line testing team responsible for managing a Central and Regional Oversight Testing Program. As a Sanction subject matter expert, you will be leading a team to proactively identifying risks, trends, themes and systemic breakdowns in the Sanction and operational controls. You are also responsible for providing management timely reporting and escalation on results of oversight testing. This is a people manager role.
What will you do?
- Responsible to conduct testing over the Sanction program including leading a testing team.
- Benchmark and research opportunities for innovation (Internal Audit, Continuous Testing / QAR, consultants)
- Stay informed about Global sanction expectations and requirements including international trends, regulations, and regulatory landscape
- Document, implement and keep abreast of regulatory and internal control changes
- Maintain the Oversight Framework, Methodology and Minimum Testing Guidelines
- Document risk based approach to central testing and ensure clear risks and controls are defined.
- Co-ordinate testing between QAR and Internal Audit to minimize testing duplication, stakeholder engagement while maximizing efficiency
- Follow up and track issues and ensure resolution in a timely manner
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- Bachelor’s Degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology etc.) or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience within AML
- 5-7 years or experience within Sanctions
- 2-4 years of experience within a 2nd line or audit testing function;
- 1-2 years of experience in people management.
Nice to have
- CAMS Certification, Certified Internal Audit, Association of Financial Crimes Specialists (ACFS)
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
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Issue Management, Organizational Governance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking
Additional Job Details
Address:
20 KING ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-28
Application Deadline:
2025-11-12
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion 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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
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.