Analyst, Governance & Control (12 Month Secondment)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking a skilled and analytical Governance and Control Analyst to play a key role in the development and implementation of governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial accounting, general ledger reconciliation and data analysis.
*Please note this is a 12 month fixed-term secondment.
What Will You Do?
- Assist in managing and coordinating internal and external audit/SOX processes, including preparation, data collection, and documentation.
- Support the development and maintenance of SOX packages, including the key controls inventory, process maps, and IT dependencies.
- Establish control monitoring metrics and a data-driven control testing framework to measure control effectiveness and inform testing strategy.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, and innovate strategies to strengthen risk monitoring and governance.
- Provide development advice on the design of new controls to adequately address identified risks.
- Support governance and control projects as assigned.
What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must Have:
- 2 years of experience in Operational Risk or Audit-related capacity, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to financial reporting and internal controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive issues to conclusion and navigate complex data sets
- A curious and inquiring mindset, with a passion for leveraging data analytics and insights to inform decision-making
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
**Nice-to-have **
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration or other related field.
- Knowledge of General Ledger reconciliation processing and Enterprise GL Attestation
- Exposure to SOX control testing frameworks and processes
- Proficiency in Jira and Confluence, with experience in creating and managing projects and tasks
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
Job Skills
Business Data Analysis, Communication, Compliance SOX, Critical Thinking, Ensure Compliance, External Audit, Group Problem Solving, Internal Auditing, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Operational Risks, Operations Processes, Process Improvement Plans, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements
Additional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-27
Application Deadline:
2025-12-22
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.
Analyst, Governance & Control (12 Month Secondment)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking a skilled and analytical Governance and Control Analyst to play a key role in the development and implementation of governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial accounting, general ledger reconciliation and data analysis.
*Please note this is a 12 month fixed-term secondment.
What Will You Do?
- Assist in managing and coordinating internal and external audit/SOX processes, including preparation, data collection, and documentation.
- Support the development and maintenance of SOX packages, including the key controls inventory, process maps, and IT dependencies.
- Establish control monitoring metrics and a data-driven control testing framework to measure control effectiveness and inform testing strategy.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, and innovate strategies to strengthen risk monitoring and governance.
- Provide development advice on the design of new controls to adequately address identified risks.
- Support governance and control projects as assigned.
What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must Have:
- 2 years of experience in Operational Risk or Audit-related capacity, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to financial reporting and internal controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive issues to conclusion and navigate complex data sets
- A curious and inquiring mindset, with a passion for leveraging data analytics and insights to inform decision-making
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
**Nice-to-have **
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration or other related field.
- Knowledge of General Ledger reconciliation processing and Enterprise GL Attestation
- Exposure to SOX control testing frameworks and processes
- Proficiency in Jira and Confluence, with experience in creating and managing projects and tasks
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
Job Skills
Business Data Analysis, Communication, Compliance SOX, Critical Thinking, Ensure Compliance, External Audit, Group Problem Solving, Internal Auditing, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Operational Risks, Operations Processes, Process Improvement Plans, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements
Additional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-27
Application Deadline:
2025-12-22
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.