Lead Credit Adjudication Large Accounts Specialist

What is the opportunity?

Group Risk Management - Real Estate provides independent assessment of business and financial risks as a complement to RBC’s credit originators. Through analysis of business and financial risk, GRM approves the assignment and monitoring of borrower risk ratings, evaluates proposed client strategies and reviews credit requests in order to provide comprehensive approval recommendations.

In this role, you will be responsible for adjudicating a portfolio of accounts covering Capital Markets, Corporate Client Group and Commercial Real Estate business lines. The position requires the ability to develop a nuanced understanding of multiple lending environments and to use this to provide tailored feedback and support. The chosen applicant will be able to manage competing priorities, quickly build rapport with business partners, and provide risk decisioning that has both RBC and the Client as it’s focus.

What will you do?

• Adjudicate new credit applications and amendment requests within delegated limits and with adherence to RBC procedures
• Perform comprehensive credit analysis via Risk Assessment Framework (“RAF”) submissions to establish, review, and approve changes to Borrower Risk Ratings (“BRR’s”)
• Deliver consistent, timely credit decisions with clear communication of rationale
• Build and maintain close relationships with key internal stakeholders, primarily credit originators and back-office roles
• Monitor borrower performance through continuous oversight of financial information, regulatory changes, and early warning signals
• Participate in enterprise projects to enhance internal risk frameworks and processes
• Champion efficiency and responsiveness in key risk processes and practices

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Haves

• Comprehensive understanding of financial statement and analysis
• Advanced communication skills, including proven ability to recommend and influence decision making
• Significant experience with Excel, including using Excel as a tool for financial analysis and the ability to navigate a financial model
• Analytical and curious mindset with the ability to identify key details while filtering out extraneous information
• Ability to deal with obstacles and ambiguity in an environment that can involve competing priorities and tight timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively to develop effective solutions/recommendations
• Previous experience in real estate (financing, valuation, assessment, etc.), corporate lending, credit structuring, and/or finance
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve conflicts effectively

Nice-to-Haves:

• Completed, or in process of completing, an MBA and/or post graduate degree, CPA and/or CFA
• Experience with online research tools (Bloomberg, SNL, Capital IQ, S&P/Moody's/Fitch ratings)
• Proficiency with bank technology (Synergy, Newton, CCMS)
• Knowledge of RBC Risk Policies and governance frameworks

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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 team-oriented environment with a focus on learning and development
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Job Skills

Accounting Finance, Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Commercial Loan Review, Confidentiality, Credit Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Success, Detail-Oriented, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-04-152026-04-30

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.