Associate Director, Control Assurance and Governance
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate Director to lead our Control Assurance and Governance team within Fund Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring control adherence, audit readiness, and effective interaction with auditors. This is a critical role that requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.
What will you do?
-
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust control framework to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
-
Conduct regular risk assessments and control evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
-
Collaborate with process owners to design and implement effective controls, and ensure that control procedures are up-to-date and operating effectively.
-
Ensure that all fund accounting processes and controls are audit-ready, and that all necessary documentation and evidence are available to support audits.
-
Coordinate with internal audit teams and external auditors to facilitate audit activities, and ensure that audit findings are addressed promptly and effectively.
-
Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit readiness plan, including schedules, checklists, and status tracking.
-
Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, including external audit firms and regulatory bodies.
-
Coordinate audit requests, provide necessary documentation and information, and ensure that audit queries are addressed promptly and professionally.
-
Develop and maintain strong relationships with auditors, and ensure that audit activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
What do you need to succeed?
Must haves:
- Risk & Control Expertise – strong understanding of internal control framework
- Governance & Oversight – able to establish and maintain governance framework, policies and standards
- Analytical and problem-solving skill – strong data analysis and critical thinking to evaluate control gaps and risk trends
- Strategic & Continuous improvement mindset – ability to align control assurance with business strategy and business goal
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with data analytics or visualization tools
- Fund Accounting or Fund Administration background
- Strategic and influencing skills – understanding of emerging risk and industry best practices
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.
Job Skills
Accounting, Change Management, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Delivery, Process Management, Risk Management, Talent Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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
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.
Associate Director, Control Assurance and Governance
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate Director to lead our Control Assurance and Governance team within Fund Accounting. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring control adherence, audit readiness, and effective interaction with auditors. This is a critical role that requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.
What will you do?
-
Develop, implement, and maintain a robust control framework to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
-
Conduct regular risk assessments and control evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
-
Collaborate with process owners to design and implement effective controls, and ensure that control procedures are up-to-date and operating effectively.
-
Ensure that all fund accounting processes and controls are audit-ready, and that all necessary documentation and evidence are available to support audits.
-
Coordinate with internal audit teams and external auditors to facilitate audit activities, and ensure that audit findings are addressed promptly and effectively.
-
Develop and maintain a comprehensive audit readiness plan, including schedules, checklists, and status tracking.
-
Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, including external audit firms and regulatory bodies.
-
Coordinate audit requests, provide necessary documentation and information, and ensure that audit queries are addressed promptly and professionally.
-
Develop and maintain strong relationships with auditors, and ensure that audit activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
What do you need to succeed?
Must haves:
- Risk & Control Expertise – strong understanding of internal control framework
- Governance & Oversight – able to establish and maintain governance framework, policies and standards
- Analytical and problem-solving skill – strong data analysis and critical thinking to evaluate control gaps and risk trends
- Strategic & Continuous improvement mindset – ability to align control assurance with business strategy and business goal
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with data analytics or visualization tools
- Fund Accounting or Fund Administration background
- Strategic and influencing skills – understanding of emerging risk and industry best practices
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.
Job Skills
Accounting, Change Management, Coaching Others, Customer Service Management, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Delivery, Process Management, Risk Management, Talent Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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
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.