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Royal Bank of Canada

Associate Director, Compliance, Trade Surveillance

Royal Bank of Canada, Jersey City, NJ


Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?Be a part of a global team that is responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining the framework and methodologies relating to surveillance calibration, validation and optimization, analytics and reporting. Responsible for executing these framework elements.What will you do?Execution of standards for surveillance scenario calibration, validation, optimization, analytics and reportingResponsible for performing scenario calibration and re-calibration employing statistical analysis and other quantitative measurements to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of surveillance alerts.Perform validation and effectiveness reviews of various trade surveillances that involves an assessment of business specifications, regulatory coverage, product coverage, design implementation, etcCoordinate with Regional Heads of Surveillance to and Regional Surveillance Leads to review quantitative output from calibrations and effectiveness reviews and to overlay qualitative elements to optimize scenarios and improve alert productivity.Responsible for conceiving and developing (or working with Technology develop) Surveillance metric dashboards and reporting packs for internal (Surveillance team) and external publication that involves performance, operational and risk metrics.Contribute to the continuous improvement of the operating model for surveillance calibration, validation, optimization, analytics and reporting.Identify areas of improvement based on the calibration and validation findings and other key inputsWhat do you need to succeed?Post secondary education or equivalent work experience4+ years experience performing and/or supporting surveillance activities for institutional sales and trading businessesStrong subject matter expertise on market abuse and strong technical knowledge of capital markets regulatory requirementsStrong knowledge of industry best practice relating to surveillance techniques and methodologyExperience working in a global organization with global teams across multiple regions, large and complex initiativesExperience and communication skills necessary to interact regularly with senior management within Compliance and the businessExperience with effectively interacting and communicating surveillance standards and approach with internal auditors and external parties including regulators is a plusWhat’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 teamOpportunities to do challenging workOpportunities to build close relationships with clientsThe good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000 - $190,000 (New Jersey) depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.  This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:Drives RBC’s high performance cultureEnables collective achievement of our strategic goalsGenerates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value#LI – Hybrid#LI – POSTJob SkillsCritical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Decision Making, Effective Listening, Financial Regulation, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Risk Management, Self Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Surveillance, Tableau (Software), Tableau Dashboard Development, Tableau Desktop, Teamwork, Trade SurveillanceAdditional Job DetailsAddress:GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYCity:Jersey CityCountry:United States of AmericaWork hours/week:40Employment Type:Full timePlatform:CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2024-10-29Application Deadline:2024-12-31Inclusion 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 jobs.rbc.com.Job SummaryJob number: R-0000102897Date posted : 2024-10-29Profession: Audit | Compliance | Legal | RiskEmployment type: Full time