Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Senior Manager in the Centralized Testing Group, you will lead a team that operates in a global resource model to support various internal audit engagements, regulatory engagements, risk monitoring efforts and other operations within the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Group. You will be involved in executing on the CAE Group’s strategy by delivering high-quality, independent control testing for internal audit teams, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. By building and maintaining strong partnerships across the CAE Group, you will work collaboratively with audit teams and other internal stakeholders to achieve these deliverables.
What will you do?
- Oversee the execution on a variety of audit engagements across multiple platforms, ensuring audit work is conducted in alignment to RBC methodology and agreed upon timelines. Act as first level reviewer for all audit documentation drafted by team to ensure quality standards are met. Review any identified issues and escalate to Head, CTG for adequate follow up and escalation when necessary. Perform testing of higher risk/complexity internal controls where required.
- Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, providing technical guidance, mentorship, coaching and performance feedback to ensure skill enhancement, employee engagement, and career growth.
- Manage the CTG team’s annual plan including Service Level Agreements with stakeholders, balancing capacity, demand and resources to deliver on CTG’s mandate effectively.
- Execute on the CTG strategy, providing input into the annual testing plan and managing progress against key performance indicators to ensure critical milestones are achieved.
- Act as key contact for Audit Leads during testing by responding to enquiries and preparing solutions to address any roadblocks.
- Continuously evaluate and improve audit processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within CTG, including holding post-engagement debriefs with Audit Leads.
What you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Undergraduate degree (E.g. Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science).
- 7-10 years of relevant work experience, with knowledge of control testing methodologies, risk management, regulatory / compliance principles, and/or audit principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills to manage book of work, operational challenges and achieve critical deadlines.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, key stakeholders, support groups, business partner teams, to ensure collaboration and cooperation to meet timing of projects.
Nice-to-have
- CPA Designation OR equivalent accounting or audit designation OR willing to obtain during employment.
- Experience in a financial institution, external audit firm, or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
- Proven experience managing a team, with a focus on interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to provide technical training, coaching and development to others.
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
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Flexible work/life balance options
Job Skills
Additional Job Details
Address:
120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
City:
Bedford
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
INTERNAL AUDIT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-23
Application Deadline:
2025-10-11
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.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Senior Manager in the Centralized Testing Group, you will lead a team that operates in a global resource model to support various internal audit engagements, regulatory engagements, risk monitoring efforts and other operations within the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Group. You will be involved in executing on the CAE Group’s strategy by delivering high-quality, independent control testing for internal audit teams, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. By building and maintaining strong partnerships across the CAE Group, you will work collaboratively with audit teams and other internal stakeholders to achieve these deliverables.
What will you do?
- Oversee the execution on a variety of audit engagements across multiple platforms, ensuring audit work is conducted in alignment to RBC methodology and agreed upon timelines. Act as first level reviewer for all audit documentation drafted by team to ensure quality standards are met. Review any identified issues and escalate to Head, CTG for adequate follow up and escalation when necessary. Perform testing of higher risk/complexity internal controls where required.
- Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, providing technical guidance, mentorship, coaching and performance feedback to ensure skill enhancement, employee engagement, and career growth.
- Manage the CTG team’s annual plan including Service Level Agreements with stakeholders, balancing capacity, demand and resources to deliver on CTG’s mandate effectively.
- Execute on the CTG strategy, providing input into the annual testing plan and managing progress against key performance indicators to ensure critical milestones are achieved.
- Act as key contact for Audit Leads during testing by responding to enquiries and preparing solutions to address any roadblocks.
- Continuously evaluate and improve audit processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within CTG, including holding post-engagement debriefs with Audit Leads.
What you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Undergraduate degree (E.g. Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science).
- 7-10 years of relevant work experience, with knowledge of control testing methodologies, risk management, regulatory / compliance principles, and/or audit principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills to manage book of work, operational challenges and achieve critical deadlines.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, key stakeholders, support groups, business partner teams, to ensure collaboration and cooperation to meet timing of projects.
Nice-to-have
- CPA Designation OR equivalent accounting or audit designation OR willing to obtain during employment.
- Experience in a financial institution, external audit firm, or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
- Proven experience managing a team, with a focus on interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to provide technical training, coaching and development to others.
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
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Flexible work/life balance options
Job Skills
Additional Job Details
Address:
120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
City:
Bedford
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
INTERNAL AUDIT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-23
Application Deadline:
2025-10-11
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.