Associate Director, Federal Reserve Bank Regulatory Reporting

Overview

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

RBC U.S. Finance team is seeking an Associate Director to lead the regulatory reporting and strategy function for the U.S. Intermediate Holding Company (IHC) and its consolidating subsidiaries, including but not limited to, the preparation, review and timely submission of regulatory reports, as well as driving optimization and automation of regulatory reporting processes and platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for team management, controls execution and play an integral part in ensuring that RBC maintains a highly rated U.S. regulatory reporting program including meeting all applicable FRB, OCC, FDIC and FFIEC requirements.

• Lead the end-to-end process for regulatory report preparation, review and timely submission of FRB and OCC regulatory reports and filings (including but not limited to the FR Y-9C, FFIEC 002, FR Y-15, FFIEC 009, FFIEC 019, FR 2644, FR Y-11, FR Y-12, FR Y-9LP, and FR 2314) with responsibility for ensuring operational effectiveness in compliance with the regulatory reporting controls and governance environment
• Drive report automation, enhancements, process optimization and ongoing management of the regulatory reporting platform and processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Drive internal assessment of the impact of changes in the broader regulatory environment and requirements to RBC’s reporting obligations
• Develop and maintain a strong internal controls environment over the regulatory reporting process to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices
• Partner with various internal stakeholders (i.e. Legal, Compliance, Line of Business units, Audit, Controllers, Operations) to execute change initiatives
• Identify potential risk areas through review of regulatory reporting policies, procedures and controls and drive potential corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Build, mentor and manage a high-performing team of regulatory reporting professionals fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and technical excellence

Must have:

• Strong knowledge of and experience in U.S. regulatory reporting coupled with experience in regulatory project delivery within the financial services industry
• Hands-on experience with Axiom
  
  SL or similar reporting platform including data integration, automation and optimization of reporting processes
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to senior management and regulators
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team

Nice-to-have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) and/or CPA or advanced degree
• Strong knowledge of financial products and reporting standards applicable to a U.S. financial services industry
• Working knowledge of balance sheet and income statement inputs
• Strategic thinker with ability to lead and influence in an evolving environment and work across functions/businesses
• Proficiency in data management and analytics tools (SQL, Python, Tableau etc.) and strong Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) skills

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

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $120,000 - $200,000 depending on factors…