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Manager, Governance & Control

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Description

The Manager, Governance & Control will lead global financial governance, overseeing quality assurance, GL reconciliation processes, and internal/external audits, including SOX compliance. The role involves identifying and mitigating operational risks, implementing process improvements through collaboration, and leveraging data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial accounting, GL reconciliation, and operational risk management.

What We're Looking For

Manage and oversee all internal and external audit/SOX processes, including preparation, coordination with auditors, and implementation of corrective actions.,Employ a data-driven, risk-based approach to inform quality assurance and governance decisions, using operational metrics and risk indicators.,Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, developing strategies for improved risk monitoring and governance.,Develop and maintain key performance indicators and risk monitoring metrics for governance and auditing effectiveness.,Innovate and enhance governance and auditing activities, including the development of new risk monitoring tools and methodologies.,Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements, utilizing data and analytics.,Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on operational risk, audit, and governance matters.,Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and audit activities.

Ideal Candidate

Must have: Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, and/or relevant experience in financial control, auditing, or a related field.,Must have: Strong knowledge of operational processes, including GL reconciliation and control, as well as financial systems and reporting processes.,Must have: Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance rules, including Internal Audit reviews, SOX, and other relevant financial regulations.,Must have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive issues to conclusion and navigate complex data sets to inform decision-making.,Must have: A curious and inquiring mindset, with a passion for leveraging data analytics and insights to inform risk management and process improvement.,Must have: A proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and a strong financial control mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business value.,Nice-to-have: Knowledge in automation tools and technologies, such as robotic process automation (RPA), Python or VBA.,Nice-to-have: Knowledge in data science and statistical modeling techniques to drive analytics and insights in operational risk management.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

External Audit
Governance Controls
Operational Risks
Process Changes
Process Streamlining
RPA
Python
VBA
Data Science
Statistical Modeling
GL reconciliation
Financial systems
Reporting processes
SOX compliance

Soft Skills

Communication
Critical Thinking
Taking Initiative
Analytical
Problem-solving
Curious
Inquiring mindset
Proactive
Adaptable
Urgency
Collaboration
Innovation
Financial control mindset
Continuous improvement

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program (bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock)
Leaders who support your development
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic/collaborative/progressive/high-performing team
World-class training program in financial services
Opportunities to do challenging work

About the Company

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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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