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Director, Fixed Income, Commodities & Currencies (FICC) Advisory (Canada)

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Description

This high-impact role within RBC Capital Markets involves serving as the primary regulatory authority for Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC). The Director will act as a strategic advisor, leading a specialized compliance team to provide expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, interpret frameworks, and ensure organizational readiness for evolving compliance standards. Key responsibilities include policy development, risk management, building strong relationships with regulators and industry peers, and fostering team leadership and development.

What We're Looking For

Serve as the subject matter expert on Canadian and global FICC regulations, including CIRO Dealer Member Rules, FX Code, Montreal Exchange rules, and FMSB standards.,Provide timely, expert compliance advice to sales, trading, and other business segments on business conduct, market conduct, and transactional matters.,Interpret complex regulatory frameworks and translate them into actionable guidance for business stakeholders.,Lead special projects and regulatory change initiatives assigned by senior leadership.,Drive organizational readiness for evolving compliance requirements, develop implementation roadmaps, and ensure timely adoption.,Develop and enhance policies and procedures that support the compliance program.,Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities, assess associated risks, and develop corrective action plans.,Act as a key liaison with CIRO and other regulatory bodies, managing inquiries, audits, and regulatory interactions.,Actively participate in industry working groups and internal cross-functional initiatives.,Monitor compliance and ethics initiatives within the business unit, providing proactive guidance to management.

Ideal Candidate

Must have: Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field.,Must have: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in compliance, supervision, or front-office roles within Capital Markets, with substantial focus on FICC products including Repo.,Must have: In-depth knowledge of Canadian FICC regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks.,Must have: Proven success managing or leading a team, even in an informal capacity.,Must have: Proven track record of successfully leading projects, driving change initiatives, and building effective teams.,Nice to have: Advanced degrees (JD, MBA) or professional certifications (CFA).,Nice to have: Familiarity with compliance monitoring tools, MTRS reporting requirements, and relevant trading technology platforms.,Nice to have: Prior experience in a dual role combining individual contribution with people leadership.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

Audits Compliance
Critical Thinking
Data Gathering Analysis
Decision Making
Financial Regulation
Industry Knowledge
Interpersonal Relationship Management
Product Services
Risk Management
Strategic Thinking
FICC regulations
CIRO Dealer Member Rules
FX Code
Montreal Exchange rules
FMSB standards
MTRS reporting requirements
trading technology platforms

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust
Collaboration
Ability to develop others
Strategic thinking
Hands-on involvement
Ability to thrive in dynamic environments
Technical rigor
Business acumen

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program (bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock)
Leaders who support development
Ability to make a difference
Dynamic/collaborative/progressive/high-performing team
World-class training program
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities for challenging work

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Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

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