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Associate Director, Counterparty Credit Risk

Royal Bank of CanadaNew York, New York

$120,000 - $200,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Compensation
$120,000-$200,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Counterparty Credit Risk team in New York covering wholesale and capital markets activities across the U.S. The role primarily supports our NAV lending/Alternative Assets business and Combined U.S. Operations (CUSO) CCR reporting, with secondary coverage of our Client Clearing (CC)/Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) business. The position demands both technical depth and the judgement to serve as risk oversight for complex and growing businesses.

What will you do?

  • Conduct counterparty credit risk (CCR) analysis and reporting for Combined U.S. Operations (CUSO), Alternative Assets Group (AAG), and Client Clearing (CC)

  • Serve as the CCR subject matter expert for AAG, providing guidance on NAV lending, fund financing, and related structures

  • Partner with front office and credit teams on deal-level risk assessment, including review of new transactions and fund structures

  • Provide backup coverage for CC/FCM CCR oversight

  • Contribute to the development of risk frameworks, policies, and methodologies

  • Develop and automate workflows and infrastructure to improve reporting sophistication, efficiency, and accuracy

  • Collaborate with the front office, and other risk management teams locally and globally to ensure robust risk oversight

  • Contribute to the team's adoption of AI and machine learning tools for analytics and process improvement

What do you need to succeed?

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in risk management, with preference for credit risk, counterparty credit risk, wholesale lending, or capital markets risk oversight.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a STEM field.

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to develop and interpret risk models and frameworks.

  • Proficiency with programming and data analysis technologies such as SQL, Python, R.

  • Experience with financial reporting and analytics, including ability to synthesize data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively present risk analysis and recommendations to diverse audiences (front office, senior management, and peer risk teams).

  • Demonstrated experience improving processes and contributing to the development or refinement of risk methodologies and frameworks.

  • Knowledge of wholesale banking, capital markets, or lending operations in a U.S. context.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with credit risk, counterparty credit risk (CCR), or market risk.

  • Familiarity with alternative assets, NAV lending, fund financing, or related structures.

  • Experience with risk data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).

  • Ability to program or develop automated processes for data analysis and workflow improvement.

  • MBA, CFA, or FRM certification (or progress toward certification).

  • Experience in a financial services environment covering multiple business lines or geographies.

  • Exposure to AI/machine learning applications in risk management or analytics contexts.

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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.

  • 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.

  • Opportunities to do challenging work.

  • Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $120,000-$200,000 (New York), depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

  • Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Job Skills

Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Data Analysis, Capital Markets, Computer Programming, Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), Credit Analysis, Credit Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Database Queries, Data Visualization, Decision Making, Derivatives, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Long Term Planning, Machine Learning (ML), Market Risk, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management, Risk Oversight

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-05

Application Deadline:

2026-04-04

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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FAQs About Associate Director, Counterparty Credit Risk Jobs at Royal Bank of Canada

What is the work location for this position at Royal Bank of Canada?
This job at Royal Bank of Canada is located in New York, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Royal Bank of Canada?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $120,000 and $200,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Royal Bank of Canada?
Royal Bank of Canada lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Royal Bank of Canada?
Royal Bank of Canada is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Royal Bank of Canada for this role?
Royal Bank of Canada offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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