Royal Bank of Canada

Manager, AML and Financial Crimes Data, Internal Audit

Royal Bank of Canada • $100K — $120K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
  • 4-7 years of experience in data management and governance, IT Audit, or related fields.
  • Expertise in data quality and data lineage.
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and Excel for data analysis.
  • Understanding of financial crimes, such as AML, sanctions, and anti-bribery.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of IA AML Data and Global Financial Crimes Audit Head in providing assurance on AML Data Risk management.
  • Collaborate with Audit teams to ensure comprehensive data coverage of AML controls.
  • Coordinate with business AML audit teams to integrate data into first and second line audits.
  • Design processes to enhance Internal Audit reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders overseeing AML data processes globally.
  • Lead a team focused on executing the AML data audit plan and managing resources.
  • Provide oversight on audit activities related to Data Risk, including centralized enterprise data functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on employee development and coaching opportunities.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, high-performing team environment.
  • Engage in challenging work that fosters professional growth.
  • Flexible work/life balance options available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This role will support the AML/Financial Crimes Data lead globally for Internal Audit. The role will help to lead execution of data-related coverage in AML audits, and will coordinate with other functional teams (models, IT, business auditors, data analytics) to facilitate end-to end coverage of data across RBC systems globally. The role will also lead the production of data to support IA metrics/reporting on AML.

What will you do?
  • Provide support to the Director of IA AML Data, the MD Global Head of Global Financial Crimes Audit and MD Head of CUSO Financial Crimes Audit to provide independent, objective assurance over the design and operation of the Bank's global AML Data Risk management practices, governance processes and the system of internal controls.
  • Work in tandem with Audit teams covering AML models, AML information technology (IT), and AML data analytics to provide end-to-end data coverage (e.g. data lineage, data quality, data governance, data management) of controls across RBC AML systems, applications, and models.
  • Work in tandem with business AML audit teams globally to ensure sufficiency in coverage and integration of data into 1LOD and 2LOD AML audits.
  • Design and implement processes to improve Internal Audit reporting processes, including internal reporting for IA management, Audit Committee reporting, and reporting for stakeholders and regulators.
  • Build and maintain relationship with key stakeholders within 1LOD and 2LOD who own or oversee AML data processes globally and within regions, business platforms and legal-entities.
  • Wok on a dedicated AML data team to execute the AML data audit plan, including oversight of audit execution, strategic and resource management in relation to audits of the AML data space across 1LOD and 2LOD coverage.
  • Maintain close connection to the Audit team that leads the data-portfolio globally to ensure incorporation of AML-data issues or concerns into broader IA view on data across RBC.
  • Provide oversight and effective challenge on audit activities with a Data Risk audit scope, this can potentially include audit activities covering centralized Enterprise Data Management functions, Data Domains, 2LOD Data Risk and business line audits with Data Risk coverage.


What do you need to succeed?

Must-have
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer science or Information Technology)
  • 4-7 years of experience in executing data management, data governance with expertise in data quality and data lineage, IT Audit or related fields.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, Python and excel (able to read, understand, and apply code/queries for analysis and validation of data)


Nice-to-have
  • Subject matter expertise in financial crime (AML, sanctions and anti-bribery)
  • Professional designations (CDMP, CIA, CAMS, CPA, CISSP)
  • Working knowledge of data architecture and data flows (ability to connect technical concepts to business and compliance requirements)


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
Adaptability, Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-21

Application Deadline:

2026-10-05
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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At RBC, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support our team members at every stage of their life and career. RBC’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through continuous learning and career development programs. At RBC, you will find endless opportunities to grow professionally through on-the-job experiences, formal training programs, and leadership development initiatives. Our commitment to innovation means we are constantly seeking out new ideas and perspectives, making RBC a perfect place for those who aim to lead and innovate.

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Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
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