Royal Bank of Canada

E-Communications Surveillance Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada$90K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance preferred
  • 2-5 years of brokerage industry experience
  • Familiarity with Capital Markets and regulatory environment
  • Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, NYSE, and MSRB rules
  • Experience interacting with compliance and legal personnel
  • Proficient in preparing reports on regulatory concerns
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine reviews of electronic communications for compliance
  • Assess surveillance efficiency and report findings to management
  • Manage targeted reviews in response to compliance inquiries
  • Escalate and resolve potential compliance concerns
  • Conduct special projects to identify gaps in compliance
  • Maintain surveillance groups and generate reporting metrics
  • Perform UAT testing as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses
  • Supportive leaders focused on personal development
  • Opportunities to make a lasting impact
  • Dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Challenging work assignments
  • Relationships with clients to enhance professional network
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The US Capital Markets Electronic Communication Surveillance Group ("ECSG") is responsible for conducting surveillance of electronic communications pursuant to FINRA Rule 3110. Members of the ECSG will be expected to (i) provide surveillance coverage to relevant business units in line with industry best practices; (ii) provide top-tier support to the business lines serviced; (iii) mitigate risk for RBC by detecting and escalating compliance issues; (iv) cross train amongst the team for redundant coverage; and (v) seek efficiencies and both strategic and tactical improvements to the surveillance program.

What will you do?
  • Conduct routine review of electronic communications to ensure compliance with company policies and application regulations (i.e. FINRA, SEC)
  • Ongoing assessment of surveillance efficiency and reporting to management
  • Direct targeted reviews in response to inquiries from Compliance, Legal, or Human Resources personnel; Interpret and investigate substantive findings for context and potential impact
  • Manage the escalation and resolution of items that may present concerns
  • Conduct special projects as assigned by management including the escalation and resolution of potential gaps and identified issues
  • Maintain surveillance monitoring groups and provide metrics for reporting to management
  • Perform UAT testing as required


What do you need to succeed?
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) in Business or Finance preferred
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the brokerage industry, providing familiarity with Capital Markets, securities industry regulatory environment, practices and operations
  • Knowledge of FINRA, NYSE, SEC and MSRB rules and regulations.
  • Prior experience at a securities regulator (i.e., FINRA, SEC, NYSE) preferred but not necessary
  • Experience interacting with Supervisors, Desk Heads and senior Compliance & Legal personnel.
  • Experience preparing clear and concise reports in a timely fashion, documenting applicable business requirements and regulatory concerns.
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses are nice to have, but not required.
  • Detailed understanding of compliance issues facing Broker-Dealers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative thinker
  • Second Language a plus, but not required.


What's in it for you?

  • 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 $90,000 - $125,000 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.

Job Skills
Business, Capital Markets, Communication, Management Reporting, Regulations, Special Projects, Strategic (Inactive), Surveillance, Web-Based Communications

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:

2026-08-31

Application Deadline:

2026-09-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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