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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 Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality risk consulting engagements focused on the evaluation, design and enhancement of NFR capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will oversee project teams, manage client relationships, drive innovation in internal controls, and support the growth of our practice.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager in the NFR and Controls team, you will lead comprehensive risk engagements and provide strategic, outsourcing, and industry-specific recommendations. You will help Financial Institutions evaluate and enhance their risk management, internal controls, and internal audit functions while managing teams, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and senior stakeholders. You will:
- Lead the design and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk Management, and Data Risk Management programs
- Lead assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
- Advise clients on the design and transformation of IT governance, risk and compliance programs
- Develop and oversee the implementation of risk management policies, processes, frameworks, and control environments
- Plan and lead internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal controls, and broader non-financial risk engagements in alignment with the client's risk management strategy
- Oversee the evaluation and testing of business process controls, management review controls, IT general controls, and digital risk controls
- Identify control enhancements and process improvement opportunities, and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives and key stakeholders, acting as a day-to-day engagement lead
- Manage engagement scope, workplans, budgets, risks, quality, and reporting, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress and expected outcomes
- Coach and develop junior team members, contribute to proposals and business development activities, and stay current on relevant business, regulatory, and industry trends
To qualify for the role you must have
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including experience leading projects, workstreams, or teams in a consulting, financial services, internal audit, risk, or controls environment.
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM, or another related field of study.
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Internal Audit, Internal Controls, SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Digital Risk, Data Risk, or other Non-Financial Risk disciplines.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams, project plans, budgets, deliverables, and engagement risks while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members and to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A relevant professional designation, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRISC; experience within Financial Services; and experience supporting proposals, account development, or other business development activities.
What we look for
We’re interested in highly motivated professionals who combine strong technical risk and controls knowledge with practical leadership and commercial judgment. You will be expected to take ownership of engagements, build trusted client relationships, develop team members, and identify opportunities to expand our services. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to lead teams through some of our clients’ most complex non-financial risk and controls challenges, this role is for you.
This position is part of our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While there is no immediate vacancy, we are actively building a network of qualified candidates for anticipated hiring needs.
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
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