Overview WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Youʼll be a key regulatory advisor for fixed income compliance across RBC Capital Markets Canada. You will advise our sales, trading and business teams on complex regulatory matters while supporting the Director and broader compliance function. You will collaborate with senior leadership, regulators, and industry peers to help RBC maintain strong fixed income compliance practices. This is an impactful role for someone who combines deep regulatory expertise with strong business judgment and a commitment to operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Advisory & Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert on Canadian fixed income regulations and industry best practices, including CIRO Dealer Member Rules and FMSB standardsProvide timely, expert compliance advice to sales, trading, and other business segments on business conduct, market conduct, and transactional mattersInterpret complex regulatory frameworks and translate them into actionable guidance for business stakeholders at all levelsHandle routine matters independently while escalating complex issues to the Director and Head of Macro Compliance Advisory as appropriateStrategic Compliance Support: Contribute to special projects and regulatory change initiatives led by the Director or MD of FICC Compliance AdvisorySupport organizational readiness for evolving compliance requirements, assist in developing implementation roadmaps, and help drive adoption across the business unitDemonstrate measurable impact on compliance effectiveness and regulatory standing through quality advisory work and proactive risk identificationPolicy Development & Risk Management: Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and training that support the compliance programIdentify potential compliance vulnerabilities, assess associated risks, and recommend corrective action plansProvide forward-looking guidance to prevent issues before they escalateHelp ensure consistent application of policies across advisory coverage areasRegulatory & Industry Relationships: Support key liaison activities with CIRO and other regulatory bodies, assisting with inquiries, audits, and regulatory interactionsActively participate in industry working groups and internal cross-functional initiatives where your expertise adds valueBuild and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholdersRepresent RBC’s compliance posture with credibility and professionalismCompliance Monitoring & Oversight: Monitor compliance and ethics initiatives within assigned areas of the business unit, providing proactive guidance to management on compliance-related mattersSupport general Capital Markets and RBC enterprise compliance policy implementation across your area of responsibilityReview instances of non-compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and support corrective actions, including employee breachesSupport internal and external investigations under Director oversightIdentify trends, escalate emerging risks, and contribute to refinement of monitoring protocolsQualificationsMust have: Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related fieldMinimum of 7–9 years of progressive experience in compliance, supervision, or front-office roles within Capital Markets, with substantial focus on fixed income productsIn-depth knowledge of Canadian fixed income regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks in a real-world business contextStrong track record of independent advisory work and cross-functional collaborationExcellent written and verbal communication skills—you can articulate complex regulatory concepts to senior executives and business teams with clarity and confidenceStrong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build trust, collaborate across functions, and contribute to team effectivenessProven ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives to completion with minimal oversightNice-to-have: Advanced degrees (JD, MBA) or professional certifications (CFA)Familiarity with compliance monitoring tools and relevant trading technology platformsPrior experience advising on regulatory strategy and change management initiativesWhat’s in it for you?We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging workJob DetailsAddress: RBC Centre, 155 Wellington St W, TorontoCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: Chief Legal & Admin Office GroupJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: Application Deadline: #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Director, Fixed Income Compliance Advisory
RBC
toronto, toronto
Published 27 days ago
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