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About the Role

The Director, Implementation Assurance Testing will lead the Implementation Assurance Testing (IAT) team, responsible for the independent verification and validation of credit risk models and reporting systems. This role ensures compliance with SOX controls, maintains reporting integrity, and acts as a thought leader on testing governance.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 3 direct reports accountable for executing comprehensive independent verification testing of all credit risk models, system code, and reporting implementations for IFRS9/CECL provisioning and CCAR/EWST/MST stress testing programs.
Ensure model outputs can be reliably reproduced and are not subject to unauthorized modifications.
Perform logic and regression testing against approved specifications to validate implementation accuracy.
Produce standardized documentation to provide independent assurance to senior management, internal and external auditors, model risk management, and regulators on the testing and integrity of model and reporting system implementations.
Log, prioritize, and communicate issues identified through testing for remediation by process owners.
Develop and continuously refine IAT testing methodologies, protocols, and documentation standards.
Establish testing governance frameworks that balance rigor with operational efficiency.
Represent the IAT function at governance forums, model review committees, and with internal & external audit.
Articulate test findings, control assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity.
Ensure timely delivery of testing and documentation within release schedules.
Escalate critical issues and control deficiencies appropriately.
Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
Identify skill gaps, promote professional development, and ensure adequate cross-training within the team.
Support the team with the development and implementation of independent testing and generation of regression testing results.
Maintain technical documentation and submit change control UAT/PIV evidence for validation and audit review.

Requirements

7 - 10+ years related work experience in credit risk or related area with model development, model validation, or quality assurance.
Knowledge of credit risk methodology, including capital estimation, credit risk/stress testing models, and/or direct experience with Expected Credit Loss implementations.
Substantial experience with financial models, regulatory reporting systems, and software implementation.
Experience managing teams and coordinating complex technical projects.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical staff.
Proven ability to execute detailed testing protocols while maintaining strategic perspective.
Knowledge of Python or similar language(s).
Knowledge of modern code development and code management best practices.
Strong technical skills in model testing, code review, and validation techniques.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and document complex technical problems and control process for a non-technical audience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and document complex technical problems and control process for a non-technical audience.
Knowledge of SAS is an asset.
Project management and/or stakeholder coordination experience.
Understanding of SOX controls, internal audit requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Credit Analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
New Challenges
People Management
Risk Management
Task Delegation
Python
SAS

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Director

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Flexible work/life balance options
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.