Director, AML Investigations, High Risk Sector & Adverse Support

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director of AML Investigations, High Risk Sector & Adverse Support will lead a team of approximately 30 people and has overall accountability for the strategic direction and leadership of the following functions:

1) AML Investigations Support (AMLIS) - responsibility for a portion of case work under the AML Financial Intelligence Unit Investigations team which are determined to be more streamlined.

2) High Risk Sector Support - supports the High Risk Client Management Team (HRCT) through various scanning & monitoring exercises to identify new risks attributable to certain High Risk Sectors established by HRCT .

3) Global Adverse Media - responsible for the materiality assessment of adverse information on clients & related parties under various Business Units where RBC has exposure

4) Fircosoft Live Alerts Process - includes an evaluation of live transactions to either pass or escalate the trades, as appropriate, after contemplation of any potential AML/Financial Crimes concerns

What will you do?

• Assists in the establishment & rollout of a revised Global Adverse Media/Media Scanning program. This includes the establishment/updates of process, guidance, templates, tools, etc.
• Works with AML Compliance & RSG/RSA to continuously enhance Adverse Scanning, Sector Scanning & STR filing efforts through both the escalation of concerns & related potential solutions.
• Plays a leading role in the strategic direction on the Straight Through Processing of Suspicious Transaction Reports. This includes helping enhance capabilities, building out typologies and guidance to support its effective rollout.
• Keep appraised of RBC risk appetite, sector changes, regulatory changes and external best practices in order to extend all support functions.
• Meet with and leverage expert financial crimes knowledge in order to respond to each local regulatory authority (e.g. FINTRAC, OCC, FINRA, FCA, MAS, etc.) on all matters under the domains of Demarket Coordination & Global Name Scanning.
• Provide strategic direction to enhance model efficiency, improve processes and/or streamline work, based on the key trends/patterns resulting from reviewing the analysis of monitoring all queues and corresponding escalation rates and report progress and improvements to senior management.
• Collaborate internally to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of RBC's AML compliance program.
• Responsible for oversight of the development and implementation of procedures designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML Investigations, High Risk Sector & Adverse Support Teams.
• Responsible for providing a senior level of advice, guidance and clear direction to RBC Staff and other stakeholders.
• Strategic and tactical leadership of the FC Case Management teams.
• Coach and mentor to motivate the teams into a cohesive, highly motivated and satisfied work group through developing mandates, goals and providing assessment of performance, fully utilizing RBC Rewards & Recognition program and coaching on areas for personal and group development.

What do you need to succeed?

• Advanced experience in financial crime and/or money laundering investigations within banking, law enforcement, or a regulatory body
• Effective and strong people management skills
• Effective and strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of RBC policies and procedures
• Astute in the selection and development of people
• Prior leadership experience
• Undergraduate degree-criminal justice, business preferred

Nice to have:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation
• Broad knowledge of anti-money laundering related requirements (Canada, US, Caribbean, EU)

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, thinking progressively 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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

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

2025-04-15

Application Deadline:

2025-05-01
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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