Senior Associate, US Regulatory Services

What is the opportunity

US Regulatory Services is responsible for ensuring timely accurate and complete reporting to various exchanges self-regulatory organizations and the SEC. The individual in this role is primarily responsible for day-to-day operational execution to broader planning within the area of expertise. This could include direct or indirect supervision of junior employees in a Manager or Team Lead capacity as well as direct ownership of functions. Functions within the team can include remediating issues identified; control and risk management and reporting process improvement; providing support for regulatory change initiatives; and researching and responding to regulatory inquiries and exams. Additionally the individual will utilize subject matter expertise while representing the department or function at a broader level. Additional responsibilities may include performing user testing for existing process enhancements documenting new procedures related to new reports on-boarded while acting as a go-to-person/escalation point for questions from junior analysts and other areas. This role may focus on multiple forms of regulatory reporting such as CAT CAIS Electronic Blue Sheets LOPR Short Interest SEC 13DGH TRACE MSRB and more. The role works closely with several areas of the Firm to support the above functions including various business groups within the Firm Compliance Legal Finance and Technology.

What will you do

• Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day reporting activities and ensures all procedures are followed for assigned reports (May include CAT CAIS SEC 13DGH TRACE EBS LOPR or as assigned by manager)
• As required serves as a final reviewer for assigned regulatory reporting submissions
• Acts as an effective layer of escalation for junior or less experienced staff on complex issues
• Support the development and implementation of controls to ensure the timeliness accuracy and completeness of reporting and resolve any exceptions identified
• Responsible for prioritization of reporting anomaly issues which may include requirement development
• May be responsible to produce presentations for a range of stakeholders highlighting achievements reporting metrics and other relevant material
• May be responsible for assisting with impact assessment of system / business changes
• Develops and harnesses ideas for continuous process improvement
• Document revise and maintain procedures as required; ensure team is trained on all procedures
• May have management responsibilities for a small team or serve as a Functional SME
• May be assigned to work on projects outside of responsibilities listed above

What do you need to succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required preferably in Engineering or Business or a related subject

• Understanding of financial products (Equities Listed Derivatives Fixed Income and/or OTC Derivatives)
• Strong understanding of the trade life cycle (Orders Executions Allocations) is required
• Some understanding of Middle Office Trade Processing is required
• Some experience in Front Office / Middle Office trade processing is a plus
• Management experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Word Excel (inclusive of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs) PowerPoint and Outlook

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure adapt to unexpected events prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrated dependability and sense of urgency about getting results
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with people at all organizational levels
• Must have excellent judgment professionalism and integrity
• Team player with a positive attitude

Whats in it for you

We thrive on the challenge to be our best think progressively continue our growth and deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other reaching our individual / collective potential making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.

From this experience you will:

• Gain a strong foundation in fundamental investment banking skills such as financial modeling and analysis transaction execution and negotiation and in-depth industry and product knowledge
• Experience working in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team
• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Have the ability to make a difference through impactful transactions which help shape an industry
• Develop an analytical skillset through real world transaction experience
• Gain exposure and insight into the global capital markets
• Work directly with senior levels of Canadas largest and fastest growing companies
• Build a long-term career in Investment Banking

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Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.