Lead independent model testing and validation as Director, Implementation Assurance Testing, overseeing credit risk implementations and reporting systems.

Reporting to the VP, Credit Modelling & Methodology, you will lead a three-person IAT team. The function supports IFRS9, CECL, CCAR, EWST, and MST programs. Your work combines testing governance, technical execution, quality oversight, and regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage three direct reports delivering independent verification testing

Validate credit risk models, system code, and reporting implementations

Perform logic and regression testing against approved specifications

Document assurance for management, auditors, regulators, and model risk teams





Escalate issues and control deficiencies for remediation

Requirements

Seven to ten or more years in credit risk or related areas

Experience in model development, validation, or quality assurance

Knowledge of credit risk methodology and Expected Credit Loss implementations

Experience managing teams and complex technical projects

Knowledge of Python or similar programming languages

Apply credit risk, model validation, testing governance, and leadership expertise to strengthen implementation assurance and reporting integrity.

📌 Director Implementation Assurance Testing (Winnipeg)
🏢 Royal Bank of Canada
📍 Winnipeg