Lead Compliance Specialist. Gft

Establishes effective business unit compliance programs to prevent or identify illegal, unethical, or improper business practices. Applies extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.

What is the opportunity?

Come and be part of our innovative and high performing GenAI and Mobile Team if you are a talented, tenacious, meticulous and results-focused individual who thrives on keeping up to speed with compliance and enterprise standards as related to new technologies specially AI and GenAI. You will have overall responsibility for compliance management processes within the team and ensure that all GenAI and Mobile application releases are compliant with various RBC enterprise and jurisdictional policies including the completion of the Safe AI Adoption process.

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC's Technology and Operations division. GFT's impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business, and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.

What will you do?

• Responsible for all compliance related activities and approvals in the GenAI and Mobile portfolio in EDT&A (part of GFT).

• Takes ownership to resolve complex issues in discussion with organizational risk and governance teams

• Identify inefficiencies in current process and recommend/implement value added enhancements

• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders (AIRC, AIWG, Privacy, Legal, Data Management, Model Risk etc.) to optimize overall project timelines

• Prepare relevant documentation and ensure timely completion of compliance issues, status and resolution states

• Collaborate within the GenAI and Mobile team to support above activities where applicable.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5 years' experience in a Financial Institution with at least 2.5+ years in managing risk and compliance.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. The ability to gather and present complex information in a simple and concise manner is essential for this role.

• Time management and multi - tasking skills

• Ability to quicky build relationships with key stakeholders

• Strong investigative and analytical skills coupled with the ability to think outside the box.

• Self-starter, escalating to senior manager(s) for support when blocked.

Nice-to-have

• Certifications in information security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GCIH, CCSP)

• Working background/experience with segments of RBC (either business or IT) and Knowledge of RBC systems (Archer, JIRA, Lumina)

• Risk management experience as related to architecture, compliance, and security

• Basic Knowledge of GenAI

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe etc.

• Degree in Business, Finance, IT or work experience in a compliance - related job.

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.

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.

• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

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Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-04-092025-04-30

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

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