Senior Manager, GAM Financial Control

What is the opportunity?

For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Financial Control team of Canada’s largest company, frequently ranked as one of the top companies to work for in Canada.  RBC is internationally recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, customer satisfaction and corporate social responsibility. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. RBC GAM manages close to $600 billion of client assets globally and have approximately 1,700 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

The Senior Manager, GAM Financial Control will be responsible for managing the Financial Control responsibilities in the GAM business with the objective of delivering timely, accurate and reliable financial information, supporting Quarterly SOX certification as well as Finance implementation projects to automate and improve financial reporting systems, controls and processes.

This is a great role for those interested in a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities that create the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, challenge the status quo and shape/improve established month and quarter-end processes.  

What will you do?

• Financial Reporting – Responsible for accurate and complete Financial and Regulatory reporting for the GAM business. Managing and redesigning monthly close processes to ensure robust control environment and review of quarterly financial disclosures and related variances.
• Accounting Advisory – Assessing the accounting implications of new initiatives to enable business partners to make the best decisions. Implement new accounting policies.
• Establishing the financial infrastructure for the GAM business– Assessing financial risk and establish proper infrastructure & processes to ensure financial results are reported completely and accurately and risks are adequately managed.
• Monitoring the Financial Control environment – Attestation, administration and investigation of EGL accounts related to WM business and review of standards of documentation (SOD)s to ensure breaks are resolved in a timely manner.

• SOX and Audit Support – Liaising with internal and external auditors by providing complete and necessary information to satisfy audit requests. Performing and updating SOX controls. 
• Data strategy and other projects – Leading/assisting with data strategy projects and ad hoc initiatives to enhance the transparency and accuracy of the data and related controls.  
• Process Transformation – Automating & simplifying existing processes and assisting WM business with implementation of new processes/products.

• People Management - Leading and developing a team by providing proper coaching, clear direction and expectations.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have 

• CPA, CA or equivalent.  This mandate is highly dependent on skills commonly associated with accounting designations
• 7+ years working experience, ideally for financial institutions
• Strong IFRS working knowledge
• Knowledge of Wealth Management business or willingness and interest in developing that knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate and obtain buy-ins from multiple stakeholders
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet with multiple deliverables within a tight timeline 
• Excellent Excel skills and presentation skills

Nice to Have 

• Strong knowledge of the RBC financial systems

Job Skills

Accounting, Accounting Finance, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Long Term Planning, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2026-01-142026-01-31

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.

RBC 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.