Director, Global FC Model Validation

Job title:

Director, Global FC Model Validation

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?As the Director of the Financial Crimes Model Validation Team, you’ll lead a team of experts in validating and optimizing our AML and financial crimes models. Your deep understanding of AML processes, regulatory expectations, and risk management will drive our success in safeguarding the Bank against financial crimes.What will you do?

• Oversee independent validation and quantitative analytics for Global Financial Crimes models – transaction monitoring, client risk rating, and screening models.
• Provide risk oversight, as a subject matter expert and the second line of defense.
• Ensure model performance, risk assessment, and governance align with regulatory requirements.
• Manage execution of model risk framework activities, including validation, annual reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
• Critically assess AML models for conceptual soundness, assumptions, data, performance, and documentation.
• Develop and implement effective test plans to verify model effectiveness.
• Collaborate with modeling teams and other stakeholders to enhance model risk management.
• Work directly with relevant stakeholders and communicate findings effectively.
• Communicate with model stakeholders to identify and resolve model and Financial Crime risk.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external regulators as needed.
• Mentor and guide a team of model validators – reviewing test plans, results, and final documentation. Ensure reports across the team are consistent in terms of quality, depth, and format.
• Lead end-to-end model validations, negotiating remediation actions and presenting to regulators.
• Leverage research and out-of-the-box techniques to enhance validation practices.
• Develop training plans required for employees and their career development.
• Collaborate with peers, industry experts and Enterprise Model Risk Management team to identify validation themes and emerging trends in FC model validation.
• Stay abreast about emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry shifts.

What do you need to succeed?Must have:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in AML model validation or related roles
• Strong knowledge of Global AML regulations and risk management
• SAS, Python, R programming experience
• In depth knowledge of a variety of banking products and services across personal, commercial and capital market
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

• Master’s Degree in quantitative disciplines or finance
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or other related certifications

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 applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging workOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilitiesAccess to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographiesJob Skills Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Product Services, Risk Management, Strategic ThinkingAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-03-22Application Deadline: 2024-04-06Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:47:34 GMT

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