Associate Director, U.S. Capital Markets Financial Crimes Advisory & Strategy

Job Description

Support the Director Head of US Capital Markets Financial Crimes Advisory in respect to oversight and support for the Financial Crimes program, working with stakeholders including the BSA Officers and Deputies to assist with supervision and day to day management of assigned deliverables under the Financial Crimes program.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Act as a subject matter expert on Capital Markets products, providing strategic guidance on financial crime and AML risk exposure.
• Manage the evaluation of new products and business initiatives submitted through the New Business Committee for AML, Financial Crimes and Sanctions Risk.
• Assist in assessing product risk through responses for the annual Enterprise RBC AML and ABAC Risk Assessment and the BSA/AML risk assessment specific to the U.S. Capital Markets.
• Track and analyze new regulations and guidance and provide feedback regarding overall impact on U.S. entities to Senior Management and the RBC Enterprise
• Manage the review and approval of Standby Letters of Credit and related escalations in the Fircosoft and T360 systems
• Enhance and update AML & Financial Crimes related policies and procedures.
• Draft and delivery supplemental AML training to the business and infrastructure groups as needed, update training materials.
• Act as a subject matter expert to provide specialist advice, guidance and direction to team members on money laundering, financing of terrorism􀍕 and related issues as it pertains to the US Capital Markets business and related entities
• Where required attend internal committee meetings and external on behalf of the US AML Management
• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.
• Facilitate the development of controls for mitigating AML risks, meeting regulatory requirements and other expectations.
• Maintain industry expertise through regular participation in AML related forums and training.
• Assist with coordinating responses to independent AML related audits and regulatory examinations.
• Support the Director of US Capital Markets Financial Crimes Advisory in managing new initiatives related to Client Risk Rating and Know Your Customer.
• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
• Implement and manage U.S. Capital Markets Financial Crimes program assigned controls, including engaging with key stakeholders and managing control updates in the system.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Capital Markets products, their trade lifecycles, settlement flows, and their use in Financial Crimes
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
• A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice-to-have :

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly traded corporation.
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.
• Understanding of relevant emerging risks, a plus (e.g. cryptocurrency) preferred.

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000 - $190,000 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.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

· Drives RBC’s high performance culture

· Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

· Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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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:

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:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-08-08

Application Deadline:

2026-02-27

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

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.