Director, Virtual Assets Risk Strategy

Job Description

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 ecosystem—working 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 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 requi

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