What is the opportunity?Are you passionate about turning data into information and information into knowledge? In this role, you'll lead end-to-end assessments of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), analyzing trends and extracting actionable intelligence. You will execute assessments that demonstrate our program's robustness to regulators and stakeholders, while converting insights into tangible operational improvements. Drawing on your deep financial crime expertise and analytical rigor, you'll collaborate across teams to benchmark performance, implement strategic enhancements, and evolve our policies and risk frameworks.What will you do?Lead End-to-End Assessments: Support enterprise-wide assessments of SAR/STR programs to evaluate effectiveness of SAR/STR metrics (completeness, timeliness, accuracy, precision), contribute to enhancement recommendations, regulatory alignment, and operational qualityDrive Regulatory Adherence: Assess and refine SAR/STR processes to ensure seamless alignment with regulatory standards, driving strategic enhancements that elevate program effectiveness and timeliness without compromising operational integrity.Enhance Program Robustness: Identify gaps in SAR/STR processes and recommend data-driven improvements to detection and reporting.Steward Risk Frameworks: Help define risk positions for emerging threats and align policies with RBC's risk appetite.Support Governance: Maintain assessment methodologies, and documentation to demonstrate program strength to regulators.Collaborate Strategically:



Partner with stakeholders to implement process enhancements and ensure insights inform organizational initiatives.Analyze and Assess SAR/STR: Extract insights from SAR/STR data to detect patterns, emerging risks, completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulatory expectations, identifying areas for refinement opportunities for process improvement.Evaluate Program Effectiveness: Measure the impact of SAR/STR initiatives against KPIs, benchmarking performance to industry standards.Strategic Reporting: Prepare executive summaries and reports that translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.Continuous Improvement: Lead workshops and discussions to share assessment learnings and drive a culture of proactive enhancement.Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Engage with compliance analysts, legal teams, and operations to address escalations and process inefficiencies.What do you need to succeed?Must havePost-secondary education or equivalent.5+ years of financial crimes investigative, analytic and leadership experienceExperience with team-oriented strategy development & communicationExperience communicating to regulators, auditors and senior managementFamiliarity with AML legislation and regulationsNice to haveGraduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter area)Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)



designation or other related 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 servicesOpportunities to do challenging workJob SkillsAnti-Money Laundering (AML), Business Perspective, Communication, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic ThinkingAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-08-12Application Deadline: 2026-09-05Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveRBC 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.

📌 Senior Manager Sar/Str Assessment (Vancouver)
🏢 RBC
📍 Vancouver