Senior Manager 1LoD Business Controls Manager – Securities Based Lending

Job DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?Under direction of the Director, 1LoD Business Controls Officer – Lending, the Senior Manager, 1LoD Business Controls Manager plays a key role in the control identification for RBC Bank’s Securities Based Lending (SBL) products and broader lending businesses. With a primary strategic focus on SBL risk and control governance, this role serves as trusted adviser and subject matter expert to business leaders ensuring effective risk and control governance, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.What will you do?Act as the lead control and risk subject matter expert for Securities Based Lending (SBL) products across operational risk stripesDevelop and enhance SBL control frameworks aligned with regulatory requirementsLead SBL-focused control health assessments and reporting to executive leadershipLead process mapping efforts specific to the SBL business with secondary support for the broader lending businessIdentify, design, assess, maintain and document controls according to Internal Control standards within risk systems and link to risk registersDevelop periodic monitoring of key and non-key control effectiveness for SBL business controlsAssist with internal and external exams for Lending business including request collection, tracking and quality reviewReview controls for alignment with regulations and ensure connectivity within risk and compliance systemsIdentify control deficiencies and potential issues in partnership with business teams and develop timely and sustainable remediation strategiesRefresh key and non-key controls based on an annual scheduleDevelop control health reporting with metrics and provide risk commentary to executive leadership and risk forumsEnsure regulatory compliance risk assessments are completed timelyReview and verify controls are established and documented to support issue closuresSupport regulatory matters as requiredCollaborate closely with colleagues across the 2nd and 3rd lines to strengthen the control environment and enhance risk management practicesIdentify risk & control improvement opportunities and challenge the effectiveness of control design as requiredParticipate in the Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA’s), Process RCSAs, and Risk Register activities to identify potential risksAdvise on Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) in alignment with Risk AppetiteIsolate root control failures and provide recommendations for remediation and control upliftSupport business partners with identification and escalation of Operational Risk Events (OREs) with investigations and remediation to prevent recurrencePartner with 1LoD control testing team to provide control walkthroughs and evidence in partnership with control ownersProvide informed and valuable risk and control perspectives to executive management. Implement corrective measures as needed.Contribute to the development of a robust risk culture, risk conduct, and risk literacy within the first line of defense, including design and implementation of preventive and detective controls relating to RBC Banking activitiesBuild and sustain effective relationships and alliances both internally and across business and functional areas to help deliver results and to ensure opportunities are identified, analyzed and managed appropriately. Understand interdependencies to achieve success.Ensure 1LoD Business Controls procedures remain currentWhat do you need to succeed?Must-have: 7-10 years of experience in a risk and control function such as risk management, internal audit, compliance5+ years in the financial services or other regulated industriesExperience with lending risks including regulationsStrong communication skills (written and oral)Self-motivated professionalBachelors’ degree, or equivalentSecurities based lending (SBL) risk management expertiseStrong understanding of regulatory requirements specific to SBLControl design and implementation expertStrong RCSA and process mapping experienceExperience with operating in a highly matrixed environmentStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Previous experience in financial services industry and/or risk management.Strong understanding of lending regulationsExperience with Archer system and corresponding risk modulesTechnology savvy / self-sufficient with excellent working knowledge of Confluence, Sharepoint, MS Office applications (including Excel and Powerpoint), Archer, Tableau/Power BIDemonstrated ability to think critically and work collaboratively effort.Self-motivation, discipline, task focus, the ability to structure and present work. and a proven record of delivering high quality results within strict deadlines.Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize several concurrent initiatives.Nice to have:Master’s DegreeRisk management professional certificationsWhat’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 teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work#TECHPJJob SkillsCommunication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall ModelAdditional Job DetailsAddress:8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE:RALEIGHCity:RaleighCountry:United States of AmericaWork hours/week:40Employment Type:Full timePlatform:PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-05-28Application Deadline:2026-06-15Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt 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.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.comRBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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