Associate Director, Global Investigations

  • RBC
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Apr 26, 2024
Full time Lawyer (In House Counsel)

Job Description

As Associate Director, Global Investigations you will be accountable for conducting global investigations primarily focused on cases involving the following RBC business segments: Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Investor & Treasury Services, and Corporate Support functions. The investigations frequently involve highly sensitive, privileged and/or complex allegations related to fraud or misconduct, and will also include the review and assessment of potential investment frauds.

 

You will be a part of the Global Special Investigations 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?

  • Lead the investigation of complex cases ensuring accurate and timely completion with a particular focus on matters involving misconduct, regulatory issues, or fraud
  • Responsible for end-to-end investigation of cases including gathering and review of documentary evidence, detailed review and analysis of transactional information, case management, loss prevention and asset recovery, conducting witness and subject interviews and detailed written reporting
  • Liaise and collaborate with internal partners such as Asset Recovery, AML, Compliance, Employee Relations, Law Group and Senior Leadership of business units across the organization. At times, there will also be a need to liaise with external partners including regulatory bodies, law enforcement and external consultants
  • Preparation of document briefs, and in appropriate cases testifying on behalf of RBC in civil, criminal, or regulatory proceedings
  • Application of critical thinking to ensure matters are thoroughly and objectively investigated
  • 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 criminal activity against RBC

 

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in internal misconduct or fraud investigations
  • Significant experience in conducting interviews, including those suspected of wrongdoing
  • Strong report writing skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • General knowledge of Canadian Criminal and Civil litigation procedures
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Analytical skills to reason through and manage a complex, multi-issue, and diverse caseload and sound judgement in identifying risks that require escalation.
  • Canadian Securities Course, or securities investigation experience
  • University Degree, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to travel

 

Nice-to-have

  • CPA, CFF, CFE, CFA or equivalent designation(s)
  • Knowledge and experience using network/data visualization/data analysis software
  • Accounting / Forensic accounting knowledge
  • Experience conducting investigations in a banking or banking related environment
  • Experience conducting investigation using electronic communication review tools

 

What is 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

Coverage Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Information Capture, Insurance Claims Investigations, Insurance Fraud Investigations, Interview Techniques, Liability Loss Control, Litigation Management, Risk Assessments, Vendor Management

 

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO