Royal Bank of Canada

Lead Audit and Regulatory IT Risk Specialist

Royal Bank of Canada$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in audit and risk compliance within financial services
  • Deep understanding of audit methodology and general computing controls
  • Strong communication skills for effective relationship management
  • Expertise in global financial regulations (OSFI, FRB, NYDFS, FINRA, OCC)
  • Technical proficiency in operating systems (Unix, Windows, zOS) and databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2)
  • A CISA or CRISC certification is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage periodic audits and regulatory exams for Wealth Management Technology (WMT)
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely evidence submission and identify potential issues early
  • Prepare and present periodic regulatory presentations
  • Review applications for SOC1, SOX, and Crown Jewel compliance
  • Foster relationships with audit partners
  • Assist in executing risk and control self-assessments for WMT audit readiness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the organization
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment
  • Engaging work that poses challenges and opportunities for growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role supports Audit, Regulatory and Operational risk compliance within Wealth Management Technology (WMT).
Individual contributor with expert understanding of audit methodology, general computing controls (e.g. logical access, patch and configuration management, change & incident management, etc.) and expert communication skills, acting as the single point of contact for internal/external audit engagements and regulatory requests for WMT. Services provided cover audit ®ulatory response, risk & compliance exposure reporting, risk advisory & awareness, and IT & operational risk analysis

What will you do?
  • Lead WMT engagement of periodic audits and regulatory exams, working closely with stakeholders to ensure evidence is submitted on time and that management has an early indication of potential issues
  • Lead WMT engagement of annual Wealth Management internal audit plan, working closely with stakeholders to ensure evidence is submitted on time and that management has an early indication of potential issues
  • Lead preparation of periodic regulatory presentations and contribute to presentation execution
  • Lead and execute the review of applications across WTM to determine their SOC1, SOX and/or Crown Jewel applicability
  • Contribute to relationship building with audit partners
  • Contribute to execution of risk and control self-assessments for WMT


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
  • Expert knowledge of general computing controls (e.g. logical access, patch & configuration management, change & incident management, etc.)
  • Expert communication (verbal and written) skills, including strong appreciation of relationship management
  • Strong knowledge of the global financial regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI, FRB, NYDFS, FINRA, OCC)
  • Strong knowledge in IT and operational risk management processes, methods and tools
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience covering the operating systems (e.g. Unix, Windows, zOS) and database systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2)
  • CISA or CRISC Certifications


Nice-to-have
  • CISSP certification
  • CCSP or CCSK Certifications or demonstrable knowledge
  • Knowledge of GRC tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Archer)


What's in it for you?

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Challenging work: You will make a difference
  • Opportunity to take on progressively greater responsibilities


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Job Skills
Application Security, Application Security, Audit Engagements, Audit Methodology, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, External Audit, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology (IT) Risk, Information Technology (IT) Risk Management, Information Technology Security, Internal Auditing, Interpersonal Relationship Management, IT Risk Analysis, IT Risk Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, Oracle Database, Performance Management (PM), Relationship Building, Relationship Management {+ 1 more}

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:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-16

Application Deadline:

2026-10-02
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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