Senior Manager IT SOX Compliance Lead

What is the opportunity?

As Senior Manager, IT SOX Compliance Lead, Internal Audit, you will lead the transformation of RBC's Next Generation of SOX, supporting the ongoing IT SOX control testing across RBC Enterprise. You will oversee testing and review documentation prepared by the team, and will perform testing of higher risk/complexity IT controls, in support of the annual assessment of the effectiveness of IT specific internal controls, risk management practices, corporate governance processes and fraud prevention and detection across RBC in support of the annual CEO / CFO SOX effectiveness certification. You will also work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify automated and innovative solutions and provide input into the annual testing plan and manage progress against key performance indicators to ensure critical milestones are achieved.

RBC Internal Audit leverages a unique perspective— with a coordinated view across the entire business—to deliver valuable advice that not only gives assurance, but that illuminates a bigger picture, connects dots, builds best practices and broadens possibilities. We connect intelligence to protect and enable RBC.

What will you do?

• Effectively manage a team of SOX testing professionals, including optimal delegation of tasks, the creation of successful plans from thoughtful resourcing, and monitoring team's progress with the use of key metrics.
• Lead by example, foster a team of innovative thinkers and change management agents through open communication and positive, timely feedback and training. Develop people by encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their contributions.
• Drive key change management activities on innovative programs, including analyzing and recommending appropriate enhancements and working with business partners to implement change.
• Work collaboratively with internal / external stakeholders to identify and develop automated solutions, contributing to the pipeline of continuous improvement opportunities and best practices.
• Govern the execution of IT SOX control testing, ensuring effective practices are followed and quality documentation is produced, including review and approval of testing performed by team.
• Participate in testing of SOX IT Controls, specifically focusing on higher risk, complex and/or specialized issues.
• Understand RBC and its business lines, including the IT risks of each line, in order to identify key risks and controls.
• Stay informed of general business and/or economic developments and their impact on the SOX IT environment.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experienced coach, team captain, and/or mentor in personal or work environment. Ability to lead a team and create an inclusive environment with internal and external business partners.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in a dynamically changing environment.
• Undergraduate degree (E.g. Comm. B. Math, P. ENG, MSc (Data Science). CISA Designation OR CPA Designation, ACCA, CIA
• Knowledge of SOX SEC requirements and compliance, including IT controls and dependencies as evidenced by experience working within an audit execution or SOX reporting team, or external courses.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-have 3

• CISSP Certification
• Understanding of core technology (applications and infrastructure) as evidenced by external courses or professional certification.
• Experience in a financial institution or technology company, dealing with multiple business platforms, business processes, geographies, and legal entities.
• Experience developing long-term process enhancement solutions through automation or other efficiency tools.

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life balance options

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