Overview Job Description What Is the Opportunity? Virtual assets present complex and evolving financial crimes challenges for global financial institutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead RBC''s strategic response to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crimes risks in the virtual asset ecosystemworking directly with senior executives, regulators, and industry peers to shape how a major global bank manages these threats effectively. What will you do? Develop forward-looking strategies for virtual asset financial crimes risk management Inform, maintain, and monitor RBC''s financial crimes risk appetite for virtual asset clients, products, and services Recommend appropriate, risk-based controls aligned with risk appetite decisions Monitor and assess emerging risks, technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments Work with advisory functions, compliance teams, and technology to support the evolution of KYC, CDD, EDD, and CRR policies and methodologies for virtual assets Integrate virtual asset strategy across the enterprise financial crimes program Coordinate and enable business objectives by partnering with business, product, and technology teams Shape policy as a key stakeholder on virtual asset financial crime policies Represent RBC in industry forums and contribute to shaping virtual asset standards Oversee reporting to executives, internal audit, and external regulators Qualifications / What do you need to succeed? 5-10 years of financial crimes risk management experience Demonstrated expertise in virtual asset and emerging technology risks Proven track record developing or supporting risk-based strategies and designing controls Financial crimes investigative experience, with exposure to virtual asset risks Participation in industry forums, regulatory working groups, or thought leadership on emerging financial crimes and virtual asset risks Expertise: Significant understanding of the virtual asset ecosystem (technologies, service providers, integrated business models) Strong knowledge of Financial Crimes Risk Management (AML, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption) Understanding of how risk appetite aligns with business objectives Demonstrated ability to stay current on regulatory and technological developments Skills & Attributes: Strategic thinking and ability to translate complex compliance challenges into actionable strategies Proven ability to drive impact and influence through effective communication and collaborative partnerships Expert ability to identify and articulate risk-based decisions including risk tolerance, metrics, trends, deficiencies, and opportunities Experience conducting or directing analytic insights to identify opportunities and drive business value Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity in an evolving regulatory landscape Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate requirements across multiple stakeholders Education: Post-secondary education or equivalent Preferred: Graduate degree (MBA or relevant subject matter), AML & Technical Certifications, Project Management Certifications Whats 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 and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable 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 A world-class training program in financial services Flexible work/life balance options Opportunities to do challenging work Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities Opportunities to build close relationships with clients Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies Job Skills AML, Business Perspective, Client Counseling, Communication, Cryptocurrency, Decision Making, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Integrity, Organizational Governance, Stablecoin, Strategic Thinking 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: 2026-04-10 Application Deadline: 2026-05-07 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director, Virtual Assets Risk Strategy