Overview
Reporting directly to the Director for Cash & Payments Operations, the Associate Director, SWIFT Program & Payments Governance is a highly visible role driving the effective oversight and strategic execution of payments modernization across Canadian Operations RBC Investor Services. The role involves managing the SWIFT Program and Payments governance process, providing day-to-day leadership on key mandatory changes, liaising with internal & external stakeholders, conducting research, and preparing updates, and managing and tracking progress against key objectives related to SWIFT Program & Payments Modernization. The role leads transformational change over multi-year time horizons through the implementation of SWIFT ISO 20022 MT to MX and SWIFT Mandatory changes. The role is also responsible to drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply EASI methodology. Manage UAT and PIV tests, and liaise with RBC Enterprise T&O, Interbank Operations & Clearings Regulation | Strategy, Transformation & Enterprise Payments, IS’s partners to influence external processes and behaviors. They are the go-to person for in depth operational process knowledge for the centers they support.
What will you do?
- Consultation on the operational and technical impacts in the migration of SWIFT traffic from BESS to GTX
- Similar consultation on impacts in buildout of MX Cash message flows on the new GTX EWR
- Consultation on our SWIFT traffic patterns and statistics (SwiftWatch etc)
- Consultation on SWIFT structures and infrastructures
- Support on crafting client communications on SWIFT message format / traffic flow changes
- Raising ER's or CC's in PEGA for SWIFT related changes
- Coordination with all relevant business teams at all stages of projects
- Requirements review and sign off
- Review of technical documents (not sign off)
- Analyzing and instructing SWIFT message routing rule changes on BESS & GTX and HVPE
- Test scope and scripts review and sign off and test prep including test messages where required by QA
- Will support projects and enhancement initiatives in payments operations, as required.
- Experience leading a team to ensure strict adherence to internal and industry policies and SLA’s [Service Level Agreement]
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Undergraduate degree, and 4+ years or relevant experience in the industryExpertise on the SWIFT message flows across Toronto and London BIC’sExpertise in understanding downstream processing impacts resulting from message / message format changesDeep operational understandingDeep understanding of SWIFT’s strategic direction and messaging changes in theExcellent judgement, relationships management, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with influence a broad range of stakeholders at all levelsAbility to manage competing high-priority initiatives in a rapidly changing and highly ambiguous environment, maintaining focus and a high level of attention to detail.Strong business acumen, financial acumen and analytical skill set. Ability to absorb information on a variety of complex issues both financial and non-financial and summarize key issues or concerns and identify common themes and trends; demonstrated strategic thinking abilitiesNice to have
Direct people management experience a plus. May manage a team of associates, as required.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.
Excellent exposureto communicate with various business partners and stakeholders in Investor Services and within other platforms as appropriateOpportunity to obtain hands-on experience throughout your roleWorking with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic groupOpportunity to collaborate with other business segments within the bankExcellent career development and progression opportunitiesA comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefitsCompetitive compensationJob Skills
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