Senior Consultant - Non-Financial Risk and Controls

The opportunity

Our Non-Financial Risk (NFR) and Controls team provides comprehensive risk services that help Financial Services Organizations enhance their risk management, internal controls and internal audit functions.  As a Senior Consultant, you will work within the NFR and Controls team to deliver high-quality risk consulting services, focusing on the evaluation, design and enhancement of NFR capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will drive innovation in internal controls, manage business process risks, support internal audit transformation, and conduct diagnostics to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the NFR and Controls team, you will deliver comprehensive risk services by offering strategic, outsourcing, and industry-specific recommendations. Your expertise will assist Financial Institutions in evaluating and enhancing their risk management, internal controls, and internal audit functions. You will:

• Design and enhance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk Management, and Data Risk Management programs
• Conduct assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
• Design and transform IT governance, risk and compliance programs
• Develop and refine risk management policies, processes, and frameworks
• Plan, lead, and perform internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls projects in accordance with the client's risk management strategy
• Evaluate and test business process controls, management review controls, and digital risk controls
• Identify control enhancements and process improvements opportunities.
• Build relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Consistently deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Stay updated of relevant business and industry trends.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Between 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• An Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM, or other related fields of study.
• Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following: Internal Audit, Internal controls, SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, and Non-Financial Risks.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant designations e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CRIS, etc. or demonstrated interest in pursuing and completing the required examinations.

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at  https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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