Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As a Director, Capital Markets, Internal Audit (IA) you will oversee and lead teams in audit engagements that assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, corporate governance processes, and fraud prevention and detection in the Capital Markets (CM) platform of RBC. You will take a strategic approach to engagements that incorporate emerging risks and the implementation of new approaches and techniques, including leveraging Data Analytics to widen the scope of audits and assurance reviews, provide insights to the Internal Audit group, and act as a trusted advisor to the business. As part of annual planning, you will contribute to the creation of an efficient audit plan for the fiscal year, including coverage of key areas, seeking efficient incorporation of emerging risks and horizontal audits. Further, this includes incorporating thorough, documented risk assessments of the CM business and the results of collaboration with other IA teams and various Internal Audit Centres of Excellence. This role is in Toronto, however, will partner with regional Internal Audit teams globally.

During your tenure, you will gain exposure to RBC Capital Markets products, business lines, technologies, and strategies, adding to your CM subject matter expertise. You will also work with management in achieving business objectives by identifying opportunities to improve business operations, while remaining objective and independent.

RBC Internal Audit leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable insights that not only gives assurance, but also illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?  

Lead and manage internal audit professionals, taking accountability for and ensuring high quality and timely execution of audits in the annual plan, including various businesses within RBC Capital Markets (CM) – Global Markets, Corporate and Investment Banking, CM Wholesale Operations (BCS), and CM COO Functions

Review and challenge audit reports and associated audit documentation (including workpapers) in accordance with current IA methodology drafted by managers/senior managers for submission to the Managing Director and presentation to business stakeholders

Continually develop relationship with business stakeholders, in part through continuous risk monitoring,  to become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively to assesses the effectiveness of key risk management strategies with coordination with first and second lines of defense

Contribute to the development of the Capital Markets Internal Audit team by (i) providing direction, coaching, and effective feedback, (ii)  imparting specialized skills and knowledge to audit team members through peer discussions and cooperation on integrated audits, (iii) modelling a global, one-team mindset, and (iv) modelling and promoting innovation and adoption of new tools.

Contribute to and provide input into development of the annual audit plan with special accountability for your CM focus area (e.g., Audit Universe, Risk Assessments, Plan development, collaboration across IA teams) and/or additional areas, if needed,  for the Capital Markets business, along with the development of a multi-year strategic approach to auditing the portfolio

Respond to stakeholder needs quickly and efficiently, while building constructive relationships with Internal Audit peers and business partners

Assist with Regulator requests in all regions

Manage team’s delivery of high quality and timely issue validation efforts

Support, and from time to time take lead role in producing, quarterly management and legal entity reporting, as requested by Capital Markets Internal Audit leadership

Participate in various CAE Group initiatives, as requested by Capital Markets Internal Audit leadership

Leverage data analytics (and related insights) within and across audits, to gain and document deeper insights into the root-causes and potential impacts of audit issues while driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in the team

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

CPA or CFA in good standing or similar equivalent undergraduate degree with a financial services focus, as well as a strong knowledge and/or deep experience in the Capital Markets industry

10+ years of Financial Institution (preferably Banking) experience and /or previous audit experience

Leadership and People Management experience with a proven ability to lead teams, bringing a strong “one team” mentality, regardless of region or role in IA and a strong accountability mindset, self-drive, and proficient oral and written communication skills

Proficient in project management and auditing principles and techniques with an aptitude and desire to work in a dynamically changing environment

Understanding of the principles of Regulatory and/or Risk Operational risk with a solid grasp of the Three Lines of Defense model

Nice-to-have  

Capital Markets business or functional experience

Proficient in basic Microsoft suite

Knowledge of technology and data analytics

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 valuable insights and trusted advice to help our internal clients thrive in a manner in keeping with internal policies and regulatory requirements, 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 with exposure to many dimensions such as region, product, strategies, functional teams and lines of defense

Job Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Detail-Oriented, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Long Term Planning, Multi-Level Communication, Organizational Savvy and Politics, 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:

2026-01-27

Application Deadline:

2026-02-09

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

Inclusion 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.

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