Senior Director, Finance

Time left to apply: End Date: December 5, 2024 (21 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R-0000104868

Job Summary

This is a unique Asia Pacific Finance team opportunity (based in Hong Kong or Sydney), working closely with APAC CFO, to create, drive and deliver finance strategy, transformation & controls programmes within the APAC region.

What is the opportunity?

You will also be required to provide strategic direction to the Head of Finance, Malaysia in relation to the APAC COE and potential broader enterprise investments in the COE. This role will also partner closely with the Enterprise teams that are responsible for global CFO Transformation and global Chief Control Office initiatives to contribute to global strategy and ensure alignment and seamless execution by APAC.

What will you do?

• In partnership with the CFO APAC and platform controllers, provide Finance controller oversight for APAC.
• Provide leadership, guidance and SME-advice to platform controllers and country heads of finance.
• Drive key APAC Finance initiatives with a focus on standardized, scalable, high-quality deliverables.
• CFO Transformation Initiatives: proactively contribute to global strategy. Coordinate and drive implementation within the APAC region.
• Chief Control Office initiatives: represent APAC Finance in Chief Control Office forums and provide valued advice and recommendations to enhance the current framework. Partner with platform controllers and drive implementation of enhancements within the APAC region.
• Enterprise Financial Control: Partner with the Enterprise Controller team to assist with operating model enhancements and control framework evolution, leveraging COE position and expertise.
• Represent APAC in the Enterprise Controllership Council (or similar).
• Drive multi-country initiatives in collaboration with the platform controllers and business advisors.
• Assist in the structure and development of high performing and engaged teams that deliver stated objectives and direct them through periods of material change, high workload and challenging business demands.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to RBC APAC Finance Staff.
• Coordinate the centre of excellence for Accounting Policy implementation and coordination and ensure uniform accounting policies applied in APAC.
• Partner with platform controllers with regards to enterprise Controls and Governance activities, e.g.: SOX, BRAG, AAC, GL Attestations, Inter-APAC and inter-Group reconciliations.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Significant experience of managing finance teams in Wholesale Markets businesses including Financial Control, Product Control, Valuations and Regulatory Reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen, knowledge, understanding and experience of Wholesale Markets & some exposure to Wealth Management businesses.
• Business Analysis and change management experience.
• Knowledge of applicable reporting and accounting standards including IFRS.
• CA or CPA accounting qualification.
• Proven, team orientated, leadership skills.
• Excel in people management skills, excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.
• High comfort level dealing with problem resolution, and time pressure.
• Organisational awareness.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to execute and drive change.

Nice-to-have

• 10+ years' experience working in Financial Services environment.
• CFA qualification.

What's 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, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• 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 working options fully supported.

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors.

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Job Skills

Budget Management, Communication, Large Group Presentations, Process Management, Team Management.

Additional Job Details

Address: 979 King's Road, Hong Kong

City: Hong Kong

Country: Hong Kong

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2024-11-05

Application Deadline: 2024-12-05

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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