Regional Manager, Governance - Montréal, Canada - Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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At RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose.

Whether you're helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work that matters in the world, in an environment built on teamwork, service, responsibility, diversity, and integrity.

Job Title
Regional Manager, Governance | Directeur(-trice) régional(e), Gouvernance

What is the opportunity?

As a key member of the RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel (RBC PH&N IC) team, you will help build and manage our premier investment counselling franchise.

You will provide leadership and guidance on processes related to the management of client investment portfolios including client discovery, Investment Policy Statement (IPS) suitability, asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk alerts, and performance.

You will support the Managing Director and will be accountable for upholding high standards of governance, while at the same supporting Investment Counsellors in delivering tailored and exceptional service to high net worth clients.

A key focus of the role will be to leverage and enhance the firm's processes to facilitate the quick identification and mitigation of business risks.

What will you do?

Proactively participate in regional/national projects that seek to continuously improve portfolio management
Conduct preapproval reviews of all IPS' within 12 hours of receipt
Act as a key liaison between Investment Counsellor teams and Portfolio Risk Advisors
Review the weekly Portfolio risk dashboard, working collaboratively with each Investment Counsellor team to establish and implement resolution plans
Ensure Investment Counsellor teams are kept current on changing policies and procedures
Disseminate best practices with regards to portfolio management and trading systems: MACs, Burton, FMC
Act as a key resource for Investment Counsellors and Associate Portfolio Managers regarding complex files based on a good understanding of portfolio theory, the tax and regulatory environment, and related wealth management considerations
Maintain mandatory governance reporting such as ensuring client reviews are documented at least one a year
Conduct quarterly office audits within the region and prepare subsequent audit report for the Managing Director's review

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

University degree, preferably in Business or Economics
Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with partners across Canada
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the investment industry
Ability to communicate market and portfolio management issues with confidence
Strong understanding of the regulatory environment
Strong independent leadership and change management skills

Nice-to-have

Experience with Canadian Wealth Management operating systems, an asset

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 including bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and highperforming team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Summary

Address:

MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada

City:

CAN-QC-MONTRÉAL

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Wealth Management

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

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