Analyst, Assurance and Advisory, Risk Advisory

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large Canadian retailer is seeking an Analyst for their Assurance and Advisory team. This role supports high-impact projects by analyzing results and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in business, analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This position offers growth opportunities and emphasizes a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Progressive careers

Comprehensive training

Flexibility

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in management consulting, project management, operations, or auditing.
• Strong understanding of strategy, tactics, risks, and control environments.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Risk Advisory assurance/advisory projects by analyzing results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Conduct research on emerging issues and summarize findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization skills

Interpersonal capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Pursuing MBA, CPA, PMP or similar designation

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.

At Loblaw, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration, and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, is 4 days in the office.

Why is this role important?

The Risk Advisory group is focused on delivering innovative, valuable, and effective Advisory and Assurance, Business Risk Management and Technology-based solutions across the entire Loblaw portfolio of companies, focusing our efforts on fundamental areas needed to help protect, grow, and improve our business’s governance, operations, and results.

As the Analyst, Assurance and Advisory, Risk Advisory, you will play a crucial role in supporting high-impact assurance and advisory engagements across our diverse portfolio. This position offers you the opportunity to work closely with Senior Analysts and Managers in completing assigned tasks while providing valuable input during project execution that contributes to delivering top-quality business-oriented solutions. You will also be responsible conducting related research and summarizing findings for project leads to support the planning of our engagements. You will be involved in engagements that range from process optimization, data analytics and visualization, and risk assessments to assurance over high-risk initiatives and special high-priority consulting projects, as requested by senior management and the Board.

We are seeking an individual with a curious mindset, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. You should possess critical thinking abilities, data visualization skills, and interpersonal capabilities to work closely with business functions when addressing challenges impacting their respective area.

What you’ll do:

• Support the execution of Risk Advisory assurance/advisory projects by analyzing results, communicating key takeaways, and evaluating potential business issues. This will include summarizing materials, providing callouts, and assisting in the preparation of materials for various stages of a project's lifecycle including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the business, under the guidance of senior team members, to help develop conclusions and recommendations that are relevant to the business’ overall objectives.
• Conduct research on emerging issues impacting our businesses and assist in summarizing findings for strategic use.
• Contribute ideas for enhancing the quality of service delivery through benchmarking, thought leadership, relationship building efforts, and training initiatives.
• Perform any ad-hoc requests by management as necessary.

Does this sound like you?

• 0-3 years of experience in management consulting, project management, operations, operational internal auditing and/or external audit/advisory (Big 4 firms experience is an asset).
• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Pursuing an MBA, CPA, PMP or similar designation is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint); advanced skills are an asset.
• Strong business sense with an understanding of how strategy, tactics, risks, and control environments interconnect.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to proactively keep team members up to date on progress and upcoming milestones.
• Enthusiastic learner who is eager to develop new competencies through hands-on experience alongside experienced colleagues.
• Aptitude in problem-solving with the ability to approach challenges in an innovative manner; ability to think outside the box.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to make an impact by delivering insightful results for our stakeholders.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.