Senior Analyst, Operational Risk
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RBC Capital Markets, LLC is hiring a Senior Analyst, Operational Risk. As a Senior Analyst for Operational Risk you will be responsible for executing RBC Wealth Management's U.S. operational risk management practices and initiatives in accordance with RBC's Enterprise and business requirements. In this role you will partner closely with a variety of partners across the business and lines of defense such as Compliance and Group Risk Management to ensure effective identification, documentation, and management of operational risks and control environments.
Key focus areas include Research and input Operational Risk Events conducting root cause analyses, Gather and validate business information to ensure compliance with Enterprise ORE Standard, and Escalate material OREs according to Enterprise ORE and CUSO Escalation Standards.
Important skills include Decision Making, Collaboration, Analytical, Problem Solving, Organizational, and Conflict Handling. Preferred (not required): Business Process Design, Financial Risk Management, Operational Risks, and Risk Control.
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Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As a Senior Analyst for Operational Risk you will be responsible for executing RBC Wealth Management's U.S. (WM-U.S.) operational risk management practices and initiatives in accordance with RBC's Enterprise and business requirements. In this role you will partner closely with a variety of partners across the business and lines of defense such as Compliance and Group Risk Management to ensure effective identification, documentation, and management of operational risks and control environments.
What will you do?
Operational Risk Event Management
Research and input Operational Risk Events (OREs), conducting root cause analyses as needed
Gather and validate information provided by business to ensure compliance with Enterprise ORE Standard
Escalate material OREs in accordance with the Enterprise ORE Standard and RBC Combined U.S. Operations (CUSO) Escalation Standard
Control Management
Develop and maintain business control inventory by identifying, documenting, and updating controls and control language in accordance with the Enterprise Internal Control Management Standard
Act as a liaison between business and functional group partners throughout the control lifecycle
Assist Control Owners and delegates with the completion of non-key control evaluations
Issue Management
Identify, raise, and manage formal operational risk issues in accordance with Enterprise Issue Management Standard
Monitor and track action plan completion to ensure timely resolution
Partner with business and functional group stakeholders throughout the issue lifecycle in accordance with the Enterprise Issue Management Standard
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5-7 years of experience in operational risk, compliance, or legal within wealth management or financial services
Strong knowledge of leading operational risk practices, regulatory expectations, and control frameworks
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Skill and judgment to be able to deal effectively with and influence business partners, stakeholders, and senior management.
Proven skill in handling conflict, strategic thinking and decision making in a time-sensitive environment, meticulous attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Action-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
Nice-to-have
Quality assurance experience within the financial services industry.
JD, MBA, or other advanced degree
SIE; Series 7; Series 63/65 or 66; and Series 9/10 or Series 24
US wealth management broker-dealer risk and/or compliance 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.
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 $70,000-$130,000, 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
Business Process Design, Decision Making, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-08-11
Application Deadline:
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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Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
5 - 7 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55401
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
RBCAA0088R0000183740EXTERNALENCA
Job Benefits
Not specified
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