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Job Title

Associate Director, Regulatory Relations (Specialized) (RBC)

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Associate Director maintains effective regulatory relations and a compliance program for continuous monitoring, regulatory inquiries and exams associated with Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"), Royal Bank of Canada Swap Dealer ("Swap Dealer"), Royal Bank of Canada Security-Based Swap Dealer ("SBSD"), as well as RBC Capital Markets, LLC ("RBCCM") and RBC CMA LLC ("CMA") based on the Regulatory Relations Coverage Model;

• Assist in the governance and oversight of a consistent issues management strategy across all U.S. entities regarding Markets Regulatory Relations, including the development of thematic observations, conclusions and recommendations to U.S. Compliance; and

• Assist in the maintenance of the effective regulatory relations and compliance program for continuous monitoring, regulatory inquiries and exams associated with the Federal Reserve ("Fed") and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") for Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Technology, Third Party Risk Management and BCP/DR related focus areas ("IT & Operational Risk Management Topics").

What will you do?

• With minimal supervision, lead and handle the receipt, response, and follow-up for regulatory inquiries and exam related to the FCM, Swap Dealer, SBSD, and IT & Operational Risk Management Topics, as well as RBCCM and CMA related requests based on Regulatory Relations Coverage Model;
• Field verbal and written inquiries from various regulatory agencies, including investigations or exams initiated by regulatory agencies;
• Streamline and actively maintain the receipt of written inquiries and exam requests through a centralized mailbox;
• Coordinate and/or conduct due diligence and determine materiality of regulatory issues raised in connection with regulatory inquiries and exams;
• Work closely with relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout FCM, Swap Dealer, SBSD, RBCCM, and CMA to draft and prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and exams;
• Manage expectations internally and externally in responding to regulatory requests;
• Manage risk, both material risk to the Firm and the risk of regulatory contacts, by escalating and notifying business units of findings and/or corrective actions required, as appropriate. Assist in and monitor the enhancement of areas that have been identified with findings and/or corrective actions;
• Review books and records pertaining to FCM, Swap Dealer, SBSD, RBCCM, and CMA inquiries and exams for proper and complete maintenance;
• Identify and escalate emerging issues and trends associated with inquiries and exams, and areas prioritized by regulatory bodies to management;
• Provide additional resource as an Exam Coordinator for Prudential Exams;
• Manage technical enhancements and expansion of the department's inquiry and exam recordkeeping system; and
• Manage the creation, enhancement, and reporting of department's metrics reporting.

Continuous Monitoring

• Manage direct contact with regulators by acting as the primary point of contact with CFTC, CME, ICE, and NFA examiners. This includes fielding verbal and written inquiries from each of the primary regulatory leads; and
• Facilitate and summarize regular meetings with regulators and RBC senior management.

Internal Reporting

• Summarize and prepare reporting that communicates exam activity and issues for the Markets Regulatory Action Committee;
• Prepare internal and Board of Directors level regulatory reporting, and promotes information sharing of existing and new material regulatory issues. Also support enterprise-wide reporting programs, such as RegComp, by recording and updating results of regulatory exams, issues, and investigations;
• Work closely with partners in other Functions and segments, to ensure consistent, insightful and clear communications to senior management; and
• Manage and track Firm and regulatory risk through a monthly metrics report detailing U.S. Regulatory Relations themes and trends in regulatory exams, inquiries, and continuous monitoring.

Additional Responsibilities

Complete special projects, as assigned; and as required, create and maintain department documentation, including manuals, training materials, and communications.

What do you need to succeed?

Details regarding the types of experience required

• Extensive and comprehensive regulatory knowledge and expertise
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective organization skills, including the ability to prioritize between tasks and deadlines
• Ability to effectively analyze risk to the organization of potential issues discovered
• Ability to interact with regulators and in team setting
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• In-depth knowledge of prudential regulations related to markets regulations related to FCM, Swap Dealer, and SBSD entities
• In-depth knowledge of prudential regulations related to IT & Operational Risk Management topics (preferred)
• Solid Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as general Microsoft Office skills
• Exam management experience (preferred)

Typical years of experience: 7-10 years

Education, certification and designation requirements: Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: JD or Master's degree

Additional capabilities and skills: Decision Making, Execution Excellence, Problem Solving, Client Service Excellence, Collaboration, Planning and Organizing, Business Communication

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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $110,000 - $190,000 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 culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Summary

The Associate Director maintains effective regulatory relations and a compliance program for continuous monitoring, regulatory inquiries and exams associated with Futures Commission Merchant ("FCM"), Royal Bank of Canada Swap Dealer ("Swap Dealer"), Royal Bank of Canada Security-Based Swap Dealer ("SBSD"), as well as RBC Capital Markets, LLC ("RBCCM") and RBC CMA LLC ("CMA") based on the Regulatory Relations Coverage Model;

• Assist in the governance and oversight of a consistent issues management strategy across all U.S. entities regarding Markets Regulatory Relations, including the development of thematic observations, conclusions and recommendations to U.S. Compliance; and

• Assist in the maintenance of the effective regulatory relations and compliance program for continuous monitoring, regulatory inquiries and exams associated with the Federal Reserve ("Fed") and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") for Operational Risk, Cybersecurity, Technology, Third Party Risk Management and BCP/DR related focus areas ("IT & Operational Risk Management Topics").

Address:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

City:

USA-NJ-JERSEY CITY

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Group Risk Management

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

:00

Application Deadline:

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.
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