Job Summary

Accountable for providing strategic forensic accounting expertise and conducting global investigations related to enterprise-wide business units. The investigations frequently involve highly sensitive, privileged and / or complex allegations related to fraud or misconduct.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As Associate Director, Forensic Accounting you will be accountable for providing strategic forensic accounting expertise and conducting global investigations related to enterprise-wide business units. The investigations frequently involve highly sensitive, privileged and / or complex allegations related to fraud or misconduct.

You will be part of the Global Special Investigation Unit (GSIU), whose role is to mitigate financial, reputational, regulatory, and legal risk using established investigative procedures and in accordance with RBC policies.

What will you do?

Provide strategic forensic accounting expertise to RBC Financial Crimes Group and Senior Leadership across all platforms of the enterprise, as well as all jurisdictions in which RBC operates.

Responsible for end-to-end investigation of varying case types, including gathering and review of documentary evidence, detailed review and analysis of transactional information, case management, loss prevention, conducting witness and subject interviews and detailed written reporting.

Apply critical thinking to ensure matters are thoroughly and objectively investigated.

Provide support to recovery and litigation efforts with particular emphasis on maintaining a high standard of documentation to ensure successful litigation leading to recovery and prosecution as appropriate.

Prepare litigation and document briefs, and in appropriate cases testify on behalf of RBC in civil, criminal, or regulatory proceedings.

Liaise and collaborate with internal partners such as Asset Recovery, AML, Compliance, Employee Relations, Law Group and Senior Leadership of business units across the enterprise. At times, there will also be a need to liaise with external partners including regulatory bodies, law enforcement and external consultants.

Maintain a global network of partners in Employee Relations, Law Group, Compliance, AML, and business units to ensure a consistent approach to the detection and investigation of fraudulent activity against RBC.

Contribute to the continued development of an in-house professional practice within the Financial Crimes Group.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation

Minimum 5 years of Forensic Accounting experience

Strong report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Strong data analysis skills

Strong interviewing skills and experience

Nice-to-have

Recognized Forensic Accounting or related investigative credentials (CFF, CFE, CFCS, CAMS, etc.)

General knowledge of the banking system (including Capital Markets and Wealth Management) and Canadian Criminal and Civil litigation procedures

Bilingual (French and English)

Canadian Securities Course, or securities investigation experience

Knowledge and experience using network / data visualization software and other data analysis tools

Expert witness experience

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.

This role includes the following :

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

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Forensic Accounting

Additional Job Details

Address :

20 KING ST W : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Posted Date : 2024-11-22

Application Deadline :

2024-12-08

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

I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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