Risk Analyst - Governance & Controls

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

Location: Toronto – Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week (Wednesday & Thursday; 1st Friday of the month)

Interview Process: 2 rounds – virtual

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.

If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to fouzan@ifgpr.com

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