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Director, Stress Testing Analytics

RBC
Full-time
On-site
Toronto

Job Description What is the opportunity? RBC is hiring a Director of Stress Testing Analytics. This role is responsible for the Enterprise Wide Stress Test, Macro Stress Test (OSFI) and Ad-hoc Stress Tests. Specifically, this role involves leading a team and collaborating with a broad suite of stakeholders across Risk Management, Finance, Corporate Treasury and RBC Economics to assemble the bank’s financial, capital and liquidity projections under stress. The team is responsible for developing stress testing data aggregation and analytical tools that provide senior management and regulators insights into the bank’s performance under a variety of scenarios, including during rare ‘black swan’ events. As part of the Enterprise Stress Testing team, this role provides unique opportunities to gain a birds-eye view into the inner workings of a large financial institution; learn finance, risk, and treasury concepts; apply data science skills; and learn how novel risks such as geopolitical tensions and climate change impact the financial system. What will you do? Lead the development and transformation of enterprise stress testing tools and capabilities, prioritizing changes and strategic/tactical recommendations to ongoing enhancements. Lead the production of Stress Testing results covering the impacts on capital, liquidity and management action under various stress scenarios. Provide senior management, business partners and regulators insights to assist with business planning, capital allocation and risk management. Lead cross-functional stress testing participation and challenge of key inputs across Group Risk Management, Finance, Corporate Treasury and RBC Economics. Build a deep and holistic understanding of the various entities within the bank and how changes in the external environment can impact financial performance. Guide the development of stress economic projections through historical data analysis and model development. Keep abreast of advances in stress testing analytics and regulations that may impact the program. Ownership of controls and oversight of inputs into Stress Testing. Support the activation of talent on the team, through continuous development planning and coaching What do you need to succeed? Must-have Minimum 5+ years of corporate treasury or risk management experience (in the financial industry), with exposure to loss provisioning, stress testing or capital management. Degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Behavioral Economics, or other quantitative field of study. Well-developed and demonstrated leadership and relationship competencies with the ability to lead internal, cross-enterprise, and external teams to drive initiatives forward Experience developing concise and impactful executive-level reports, presentations, and other deliverables. Advanced analytical, problem solving and time management skills. Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, including experience working in Python and SQL. Strong understanding of banks’ balance sheets, P&L and capital. Nice-to-have Previous experience running ICAAP, Stress Testing or Capital Planning programs. Proficiency with a range of data tools, such as Tableau, Bloomberg Terminal, etc. CFA, FRM, CPA, or any finance- or risk-related professional designation/certification. What is in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking, to keep growing, and working together to build and deliver trusted reporting to help our stakeholders succeed 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. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities Job Skills Business Data Analysis, Database Structures, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Economic Analysis, Financial Regulation, Information Management, Logical Data Modeling, Long Term Planning Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON 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: 2025-09-22 Application Deadline: 2025-10-06 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎ We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.

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