Internal Audit Director, IT Audit

RBC

Jersey City

Description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Director, RBC IT Audit leads audit plan management and execution, strategic initiatives, and resource management in relation to internal audit operations across within RBC US. Key audit areas this role will cover can potentially include, IT Risk Management, Data Risk, Cybersecurity, supporting IT Functional coverage (such as AML or Regulatory Reporting). The role will will manage a group of talented individuals and report to and work closely with the Managing Director, IA RBC US IT for independent, objective assurance over the design and operation of the Bank’s US IT risk management practices, governance processes and the system of internal controls. This role oversees the completion of annual applicable audit plans for the CUSO and collaborates with broader audit teams to achieve global annual plan. This includes ensuring the US regional requirements are met both locally (for US regional needs) and globally (where US coverage is provided indirectly or through homogenous coverage).

What will you do?

  • Provide oversight and effective challenge on audit activities with an IT audit scope where there is an impact to the US regions, fostering a strong collaborative approach to designing and delivering new solutions.
  • Leads and manages execution of individual audits in the annual plan, ensuring effective audit practices for audits, continuous monitoring and issue follow up process.
  • Leads the coordination of audit activities with bank regulators and external auditors including the validation of audit issues and regulatory issues.
  • Supports the drafting of an audit plan which ensures adequate coverage of all key control to support the issuance of an overall opinion on internal controls and risk management practices to senior management.
  • Coach and develop skills and knowledge of a team of 5-8 IT auditors, provide constructive feedback and create development opportunities.
  • Support skills development initiatives that will enhance the data analytics skill sets across the broader audit team
  • Coordinate IT themes across US IT Teams by collaborating with Global ITA teams. Execute quarterly continuous audit monitoring and review plans for each entity, as required. Continually risk assess coverage portfolio and adjust plan to meet areas of highest risk.
  • Partner with Business Internal Audit teams to thoroughly understand key rirsk in order to better support integrated audit work.

Leadership & People Development

  • Demonstrate leadership presence: Establish credibility by demonstrating subject matter expertise and knowledge in Process Excellence, be confident, authentic and effective, respect diversity and be of service to others, connect and engage stakeholders, build rapport, build strong relationships subject matter experts.
  • Coach team members - Assist with individual capability building and certification, grow the skillsets /capabilities of the team, transfer skills/knowledge, and demonstrate awareness of linkages and political forces.
  • Provide constructive feedback and coaching to team members in areas of success, opportunities and improvement.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, process stakeholders, support groups, business partner teams, to ensure collaboration, professionalism, and cooperation to meet timing and budget of projects and ongoing maintenance and improvement of production processes.
  • Continually demonstrate commitment to and application of RBC Leadership Model Behaviors.

What do you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of experience in internal audit
  • 5+ years of experience in managing people or teams
  • IT focused certification such as CISA, CISSP, CIA…etc.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in financial services
  • Graduate degree in a relevant field of study

What’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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to do challenging work.
  • Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $160,000-$260,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

  • Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-15

Application Deadline:

2026-07-16

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

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