Associate Director, Wealth Management & Regulatory Controller

What is the opportunity?

As the Associate Director, Wealth Management & Regulatory Controller (12-month contract), you will be responsible for leading the Hong Kong finance function with a focus on operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and strategic business partnership. This role support Platform Controller/CFO, ensuring that RBC’s financial reporting and control environment are robust while driving process transformation and team development.

What will you do?

• Financial Governance & Regulatory Oversight
  • Lead the preparation and initial sign-off of monthly financial statements, ensuring strict alignment with RBC Group and local regulatory standards (Management & Legal views).
  • Act as the primary engine for GL reconciliation and attestation, ensuring a "zero-defect" control environment.
  • Manage the External Audit relationship, coordinating the delivery of all requirements to ensure a seamless year-end process.
  • Review and challenge regulatory returns to ensure they meet HKMA/local standards before final submission.
• Strategic Business Partnership & Analytics
  • Partner with Business Heads to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic objectives.
  • Provide financial "stress-testing" and input for New Business Initiatives (NBI) and Project Approval Requests.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Finance Hub to enhance Management Information (MI) and data analytics for the HK leadership team.
• Project Leadership & Change Management
  • Own the local implementation of Head Office (HO) projects and new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS updates) within the HK entity.
  • Drive process optimization by identifying manual workflows and implementing automation or system enhancements.
  • Serve as the key finance lead for offshore projects, ensuring HK requirements are represented in global initiatives.
• Tax, TP & Compliance
  • Act as the central point of contact for Tax and Transfer Pricing (TP) matters related to Hong Kong entities.
  • Ensure all intercompany reporting and statutory filings are compliant with local tax laws.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree or equivalent is required.
• 10–12 years of post-qualification experience in Financial Services (Wholesale/Wealth Management preferred).
• Strong mastery of IFRS and local regulatory reporting.
• Proven track record of managing small-to-medium teams and navigating a global matrix organization.
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with a professional attitude and presentation skill.
• Proactive, with a high attention to details.

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.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization, Organizational Change Management, Team Management

Additional Job Details

979 KING'S ROAD:HONG KONGHong KongHong Kong40Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFOContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-07-242026-08-24

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.

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.