Hedge Accounting Analyst

Job title:

Hedge Accounting Analyst

Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Job description

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Hedge Accounting Analyst will be responsible to manage the financial control responsibilities in the Wholesale Finance group with the objective of delivering timely, accurate and reliable financial information and working on the reporting and production aspects of RBC’s Net Investment, Cash Flow & Fair Value hedge accounting programs thereby helping the bank mitigate its interest rate & FX risk.What you will do?

• Ensure the provision of accurate and complete Financial and Regulatory Reporting for Wholesale Finance results.
• Manage end-to-end hedging workflows and system operations
• Prepare daily inception documentation through validating transaction details; performing effectiveness testing and monitoring counterparty credit risk
• Identify and assist in system and process enhancement initiatives
• Responsible to ensure new hedges, products and transactions are appropriately captured in RBC Financial Reporting Systems, including the appropriate use of GLs and Financial Statement reporting lines.
• Ensure SOX and RBC EUC documentation compliance and completeness including new controls/ process.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as directed by reporting manager.
• Ensure accurate external reporting, including FS, note disclosures, regulatory reporting & management reporting.
• Maintenance of the monthly review program to ensure financial controls are in place and the appropriate reconciliations are completed. Ensure that global policies and procedures are adhered to by all stakeholders, including Product Control, Operations, and Head Office Statutory & Regulatory Reporting to ensure consistency and adequacy of reconciliations.
• Assist in the investigation of all financial and regulatory reporting matters. Maintain technical knowledge and keep abreast of all new accounting developments including hedge accounting changes.
• Support the operational execution and implementation of new accounting standards, including IBOR Reform. Assess related financial reporting impact, coordinate and execute implementation plan.

What you need to succeed?Must Have

• Knowledge of complex financial instruments and transactions, together with a willingness and interest in developing that knowledge.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills are considered necessary for the success of this role. Strong financial, analytical, judgmental and conceptual skills.
• Ability to manage operations workflows and process improvement experience
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Strong team skills and work ethic.
• Hedge accounting knowledge is an asset.
• Technical competence in relevant financial and statutory accounting standards

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of the RBC financial systems
• Accounting designation or CFA

Job Skills Accounting, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Oral Communications, Results-Oriented, TeamworkAdditional Job DetailsAddress: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: OFFICE OF THE CFOJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-10-09Application Deadline: 2024-10-26Inclusion 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

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:50:46 GMT

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