Senior Manager (VP/Associate Director level), Financial Crimes Oversight Testing - Europe - (London or Newcastle)

What is the opportunity?

Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Oversight Testing, Europe.

This role is a full-time, permanent position and will require 4 days in the office either in London or Newcastle.

What will you do?

• To conduct and oversee execution of the Europe Financial Crimes Oversight Testing schedule To conduct and oversee execution of the Europe Financial Crimes Oversight Testing schedule.
• To review and where required, provide challenge to testing completed by the Europe Financial Crimes Oversight Testing (FCOT) Team.
• To proactively identify risks, trends, themes and systemic breakdowns in the Financial Crimes and operational controls.
• To provide management reporting and escalation on results of oversight testing.
• To co-ordinate testing with the FCOT Canada team to ensure timely and complete coverage.
• To establish and oversee processes to effectively monitor regulatory changes, enforcement actions and industry standards / guidance to inform local testing
• To support with the identification of areas of enhancement and efficiency in the testing program.
• To assist with the execution of strategic changes in the Financial Crimes Oversight Testing Program as required.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong Audit or Testing / Assurance experience.
• Strong skills in enhancing and maintaining consistent risk-based testing programs.
• Very strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of International laws and regulations related to AML, ATF, and Sanctions, in UK/Europe in particular.
• Working background/experience with the major business segments of RBC.

Nice-to-have

• Language capabilities – any of German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Luxembourgish, Italian would be an asset.
• Quickly adaptable to changing circumstances/priorities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Risks and controls-oriented.

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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Job Skills

Anti Money Laundering Training, Communication, Financial Regulation, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Issue Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Process Management, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeGROUP RISK MANAGEMENTRegularSalaried2026-03-122026-10-26

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

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