Director, Annual Audit Planning

What is the Opportunity?As the Director, Annual Audit Planning, you will lead the design, execution, and evolution of the global Annual Audit Planning (AAP) process across a large, complex Internal Audit (IA) function. As a leader within Internal Audit Practices & Reporting, you will own the methodology underpinning AAP while driving end-to-end execution of the annual plan – ensuring alignment to top enterprise risks, regulatory expectations, and strategic priorities. This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic judgment and operational excellence, with direct exposure to senior leadership (SVP/EVP) and influence over how IA delivers its global mandate.Job DescriptionRBC's 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.What will you do?Own and evolve the global AAP methodology: Ensure alignment to regulatory expectations and leading practices across peer institutions, and address increasing complexityLead end-to-end execution of AAP: Orchestrate the global process and lead analysis and approvals to deliver a high-quality, risk-aligned global audit planDrive insight through data and analysis: Monitor, analyze and report on coverage and risk alignment, translating complex data into clear, executive-level insights to support decision-makingEnable transformation and scalability: Partner with technology teams to support digitization of audit planning and reporting, simplifying and standardizing processesLead and develop a high-performing team: Build team capability to operate in a high-demand, fast-paced environmentWhat do you need to succeed?Must-haveUndergraduate degreeDeep Internal Audit expertise: Minimum 7 years' experience in internal audit; strong understanding of annual internal audit planning, including regulatory expectations thereofStrategic and analytical mindsetProven leadership in complex environmentsNice-to-haveProfessional designations (e.g., CIA, CPA, CA, CISA, CRMA)Working background/experience with major business segments of RBC or comparable peer bankExperience within Internal Audit Practices/Methodology/Transformation functionWhat'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 compensationLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging workJob SkillsAudits, Compliance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization, Organizational Change Management, Team ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W, TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: INTERNAL AUDITJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-03-27Application Deadline: 2026-04-13Applications 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. 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.J-18808-Ljbffr