Senior Manager, Global Client and Payment Screening

What is the opportunity? In support of the RBC Global Financial Crime Program, the Senior Manager, Client and Payment Screening will utilize their knowledge of screening models and analytic capabilities to develop and implement the strategy for the Global Economic Sanctions/ Anti-Money Laundering/ Anti-Terrorist Financing screening program that considers regulatory expectations, industry trends and strategic innovation opportunities. The Senior Manager will lead a team that designs, oversees and continuously enhances client and payment screening models for effective identification and mitigation of sanctions and financial crime risk, while ensuring robust model governance, regulatory compliance, and alignment with RBC's risk appetite across all jurisdictions. The Senior Manager role will directly contribute to maintaining RBC's regulatory integrity and global risk reputation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of client and payment screening models, including model governance, limitations and regulatory expectations. They will be capable of overseeing model performance across the full lifecycle – tuning, testing, and change management - while ensuring controls remain aligned to RBC's risk appetite and evolving Sanctions regimes as well as Sanctions / AML / ATF best practices. The candidate will possess exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills with keen attention to detail. These skills combined with their understanding of financial crime / sanctions risk will enable them to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, challenge technical and operational decisions and confidently engage senior stakeholders, model validators, internal audit and regulators. The incumbent will provide continuous support to the Global Financial Investigations Unit and to the Global Economic Sanctions team. What will you do? Apply strong analytic capabilities and AML expertise to lead the development and maintenance of all AML/ATF/GES Client and Payment Screening models deployed globally across RBC platforms. Oversee the development of Model White Papers of all screening solutions to ensure transparent communication of model design and performance to various stakeholders. Lead the design, development, tuning and optimization of RBC's client and payment scanning models / solutions globally to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Manage the tuning and optimization of screening models such as Global Name Management and Fircosoft by establishing appropriate methodologies (e.g. initial threshold setting, tuning, and above-the-line testing/below-the-line testing methodologies). Ongoing assessment and development of screening strategies to reflect the changing financial crimes regulatory environment and related emerging risks. Develop a strategy to assess and acquire data and recommend the optimal method to use list data. Oversee the development and implementation of tactical and supplementary client scanning solutions. Collaborate with GES compliance officers to develop effective sanction oversight controls for clients opening restricted products. Escalation and tracking of data related issues impacting efficiency and effectiveness of screening models. Partner with business partners, industry peers and external vendors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of scanning program. Identifying industry best practices and new technologies (such as predictive analytics / machine learning) for strategic consideration by the AML Monitoring and AML Governance Committee What do you need to succeed? Must have Undergraduate or Post Graduate degree in Business/ Commerce / Computer Science / Engineering / Data Analytics / Engineering. 5+ years of relevant experience supporting compliance / risk initiatives preferably in large financial institutions. Outstanding documentation skills and the ability to effectively express ideas with others clearly and concisely. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills needed for detection and evaluation of concerns and risks impending the effectiveness of screening programs. Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications, proven proficiency working with advanced Excel functions. Functional knowledge in AML client and payment screening application, processes and related regulations. Working knowledge of related to regulatory requirements including Sanctions, AML, ATF, KYC for Canada and US. Prior experience successfully implementing and tuning sanction screening models in a financial institution context. Knowledge of screening applications. Experience in financial crime prevention team within a bank or financial service industry. Analyzing, testing and calibrating AML financial crime and compliance models. Experience in designing compliance tuning and configuration methodologies. Nice to have Functional knowledge on data extraction and processing tools such as SQL, SAS and Python. Experience working with visualization software such as Tableau and Power BI. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Global Sanctions Specialists (CGSS) or other related certifications. What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Opportunities to work with the best in the field Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team A world-class training program in financial services