Consultant, Business Controls

Apex Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Consultant in Business Controls for a 6-month contract in Downtown Toronto. The role involves managing operational risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing control solutions while working closely with stakeholders. Candidates should be experienced in governance and risk management processes, and demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and business controls within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance principles.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and develop control solutions across the organization.
• Communicate risk requirements clearly and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Lead internal audits and compliance reviews to identify control gaps.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Operational Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Location: Downtown Toronto. 1 day in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract to begin with opportunity to extend to 18 months or convert.

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs

Job Overview

As a Senior Consultant, Business Controls, you will support the management of operational risk, regulatory compliance, and control effectiveness across PBB and CBWM. You will lead risk assessments, develop control solutions, and act as a key advisor to business partners. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal frameworks and external regulations, while also identifying and addressing emerging risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with business partners and stakeholders across all lines of defense
• Represent Business Controls on key business initiatives and projects
• Communicate risk and control requirements clearly across all levels of the organization
• Identify and assess risk exposures, control gaps, and operational losses
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments (e.g., CIRA)
• Manage remediation plans and ensure timely closure of deficiencies
• Act as a subject matter expert on risk and control matters
• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and self-assessment processes
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and control weaknesses
• Execute control framework activities including RCSA, Key Risk Indicators, and incident reporting
• Serve as SOX Officer/Maintenance Officer for operational and regulatory controls
• Develop and recommend updates to control testing programs and reporting
• Provide coaching and guidance to peers and business partners on risk and control practices

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, business controls, compliance, or operational risk management in the banking or financial services sector
• Knowledge of retail banking operations, including account opening, product delivery, and back-office processes
• Strong understanding of risk management, audit, and regulatory compliance principles
• Proven ability to manage relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking abilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lending and insurance within the financial services sector
• Familiarity with control frameworks and regulatory compliance processes
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote collaboration

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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