Pay Rate: $45
Location: Toronto ON
Job Type: Contract
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.

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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