Royal Bank of Canada

Senior Manager SAR/STR Analytics and Technology

Royal Bank of Canada$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic, and leadership experience.
  • Experience with collaborative strategy development and communication.
  • Experience communicating with regulators, auditors, and senior management.
  • Familiarity with AML legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support initiatives to advance RBC's STR/SAR reporting systems.
  • Analyze reporting trends to deliver actionable recommendations.
  • Stay updated on regulatory shifts and emerging technologies.
  • Design and prototype automation workflows for STR/SAR filings.
  • Analyze transaction data to present insights to stakeholders.
  • Partner with compliance and tech teams to refine system requirements.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions to identify process gaps and advocate for agile solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Leadership support for professional development through coaching.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you passionate about leveraging data and technology to combat financial crime? In this role, you'll drive innovation in RBC's Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) ecosystem, shaping capabilities that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

What will you do?
  • Support Strategic Enhancements: Support initiatives to advance RBC's STR/SAR reporting systems, focusing on capabilities building and data-driven automation.
  • Harness Data Insights: Analyze reporting trends and operational bottlenecks to deliver actionable recommendations for process improvement.
  • Innovate Responsibly: Stay ahead of regulatory shifts and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to future-proof our SAR/STR framework.
  • Innovate Solutions: Design and prototype automation workflows to reduce manual effort in STR/SAR filings.
  • Analyze & Influence: Dive into transaction data to uncover trends, presenting insights to stakeholders that drive strategic decisions.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with compliance analysts and tech teams to refine system requirements and test new capabilities.
  • Champion Efficiency: Lead brainstorming sessions to identify process gaps and champion agile solutions that enhance accuracy and speed.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Research emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven capabilities) and assess their potential for RBC's compliance toolkit.


What We're Looking For
  • Expertise: Deep understanding of STR/SAR regulations and financial crime typologies.
  • Technical Savvy: Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python) and process automation.
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to align technology solutions with business and regulatory goals.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


What do you need to succeed?

Must have
  • Post-secondary education or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic and leadership experience
  • Experience with collaborative strategy development & communication
  • Experience communicating to regulators, auditors and senior management
  • Familiarity with AML legislation and regulations


Nice to have
  • Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certifications


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
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


Job Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-11-10

Application Deadline:

2026-09-12
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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