Director, Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & AML

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Internal Audit, Financial Crimes and AML Audit is a dynamic and adaptable leader, the subject matter expert in risk management, with experience in AML/Sanctions regulatory compliance frameworks and corporate governance. Reporting to the Head of Canadian and Regulatory FCC Audit, you will be driving the development of the continuous assurance/monitoring audit approach and act as a trusted advisor to auditees and platform/regional audit teams globally. In this role, you will be leading Canadian and regional audit assurance projects and continuous assurance/monitoring whilst leveraging data analytics and data visualizations. You will also be leading the Financial Crimes and AML Center of Excellence resource management for regional coverage of key AML/ATF program areas, including the assessment of AML/Sanctions internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance processes.

The RBC CAE Group 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.

** The role is based in Bedford, Nova Scotia and will require the incumbent to be in Nova Scotia, Canada at the start of the role. Only applicants in Nova Scotia or willing to relocate will be considered.

What will you do?   

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of Financial Crimes and AML audit projects for Canada and the applicable regions led by the team based in Bedford.
• Initiate discussions, create an open, positive and constructive environment for negotiation to ensure fair and risk-based solutions are attained
• Lead, coach and further develop a team of seasoned internal audit professionals. Develop and maintain transparent, authentic, positive and productive working relationships with senior leaderships in Financial Crimes and AML and internal audit
• Manage resource planning to ensure there are sufficient engagement resources to meet the audit plan deliverables
• Work closely with regional/platform audit teams in the capacity of a trusted advisor (Financial Crimes and AML subject matter expert) to ensure adequate and risk-based coverage in regional/platform audit projects
• Actively monitor and assess global Financial Crimes and AML developments and emerging risks

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have

• 10+ years of experience in a large financial institution, professional consulting/accounting firm or Financial Crimes and AML environment. Ideally experience in audit with leadership and people management responsibilities
• University degree (e.g. business, accounting, legal)
• Experience with Risk Management frameworks and regulatory relationship management.
• Experience in stakeholder management, reporting and executive presentations

Nice to have

• Internal Audit and Financial Crimes and AML Designations, i.e. ACAMS, CIA
• Knowledge of Financial Crimes global regulatory requirements
• Experience dealing with Regulatory Compliance would be an asset
• Professional designation (e.g. accounting, audit certification)

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.
• Work with and learn from our extensive global network of people, including risk management professionals, data scientists, researchers, and various subject matter experts.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Audit Assurance, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, People Management, Process Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Strategies, Stakeholder Management

Additional Job Details

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDBEDFORDCanada37.5Full timeINTERNAL AUDITRegularSalaried2025-04-222025-07-31

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

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