Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is looking for an experienced
Risk Analyst
to support Risk Management through
control testing, internal/external audit, and regulatory compliance . The role will be responsible for testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, documenting results, and identifying control gaps and deficiencies.
Contract:
12 months
Extension:
Potential
FTE Conversion:
Possible
Location:
Toronto - Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week (Wednesday & Thursday; 1st Friday of the month)
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 37.5 hours/week
Interview Process:
2 rounds - virtual
Start Date:
ASAP / November 1, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Perform
control testing
across Risk Management based on the annual control testing plan.
Manage assigned portfolios of controls and execute testing in line with established policies and procedures.
Identify control populations, determine
sample sizes, select samples, and define appropriate testing approaches .
Perform
design adequacy and operating effectiveness testing
of key controls.
Document control testing results, evidence, and conclusions in
eGRC .
Identify and document
control gaps, deficiencies, and potential issues
identified through testing.
Work closely with Risk Management stakeholders and control owners to understand processes, controls, and testing requirements.
Communicate testing results, findings, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and team members.
Support the team in identifying
process improvements and control efficiencies .
Manage testing timelines, priorities, and deliverables while handling multiple controls and competing deadlines.
Apply strong
critical thinking and attention to detail
when reviewing evidence and assessing control effectiveness.
Must-Have Skills
3-5 years of hands-on control testing experience .
Experience in
internal audit and/or external audit .
Strong understanding of
control testing, control design, and operating effectiveness .
Experience identifying, assessing, and documenting
control gaps or deficiencies .
Strong written and verbal
communication and stakeholder management
skills.
Strong
analytical, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail
skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Strong
organization, prioritization, and time management
skills.
Nice to Have
Experience in
Risk Management and regulatory compliance .
Experience within a
banking or financial services environment .
Experience working with
eGRC or similar governance, risk, and compliance tools .
Professional designation such as
CIA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent .
Previous experience with an
accounting firm
in internal or external audit.
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