Director & Deputy Head, Global Liquidity Risk

What is the opportunity

The Group Risk Management Balance Sheet & Liquidity Risk (GRM-BSLR) team serves as the second line of defense for enterprise-wide balance sheet and liquidity risk management. Within GRM-BSLR the Enterprise Liquidity team provides oversight and support to ensure consistent identification measurement and management of liquidity risks across the organization.

As Director and Deputy Head Global Liquidity Risk you will act as a strategic partner to the Global Head of Liquidity Risk driving global oversight of RBCs liquidity risk practices. Your focus will be on ensuring robust liquidity buffers aligned with regulatory requirements while fostering regional alignment on liquidity management principles

What will you do

• Serve as a principal subject matter expert providing insights on liquidity risk and its implications for funding and Funds Transfer Pricing to internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regions to align liquidity principles across the enterprise ensuring compliance with global and regional regulatory standards.
• Lead the development and calibration of the firms liquidity risk appetite integrating qualitative and quantitative insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Challenge and review liquidity contingent buffer management practices from the first line including sizing investment criteria monetization and operational readiness.
• Spearhead the design and execution of enterprise-wide liquidity tabletop exercises while supporting similar initiatives at the regional level.
• Represent the firm in regulatory dialogues with external bodies (e.g. OSFI CBA FED PRA) ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Build and enhance balance sheet capabilities to identify risk drivers and improve decision-making across the organization.

What do you need to succeed

Must-have

• Education: Advanced degree (e.g. MBA MA MSc in Finance Economics or a related field).
• Experience: 1015 years of experience in financial risk management with a focus on Treasury and liquidity management in a large banking institution.
• Strategic thinker with the expertise to bridge enterprise-wide liquidity risk management with regulatory and internal expectations while fostering alignment across regions.
• Strong understanding of financial markets banking regulations and the balance sheet structure of a global bank.
• Strong written verbal and time management skills to navigate high-pressure environments effectively.

Nice-to-have

• Certifications: CFA FRM CPA or CA designations.

• Proven experience working with global regulators (preferably OSFI and the Federal Reserve) and extensive experience working with U.S. regulators is highly desirable
• Track record of leading complex risk initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge first-line practices and articulate second-line perspectives with clarity and confidence.

Whats 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
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Flexible work/life balance options

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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.