Consultant, Business Controls (Personal Lending)

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Consultant for Business Controls to support operational risk management and regulatory compliance. The role involves leading risk assessments, developing control solutions, and advising stakeholders. Qualified candidates will have experience in governance and risk in banking. This position offers potential for career growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, controls, compliance, or operational risk in banking/financial services.
• Knowledge of retail banking operations.
• Understanding of risk management, audit, and compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Support operational risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk assessments and develop control solutions.
• Manage remediation plans and ensure timely closure of deficiencies.

Skills

Governance and compliance knowledge

Risk management expertise

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Job# : 2072701

Job Description :

Consultant, Business Controls

Client : Big 5 Bank

Location : Downtown Toronto. 1 day in office

Duration of Contract / Perm : 6-month contract with potential extension to 18 months or conversion.

Hours / week : To be specified

Start date : June 2025

Application Process : It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Ashley.

Job Overview

As a Senior Consultant, Business Controls, you will support operational risk management, regulatory compliance, and control effectiveness across PBB and CBWM. You will lead risk assessments, develop control solutions, and advise business partners, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and address emerging risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with business partners and stakeholders across all lines of defense.
• Represent Business Controls on key initiatives and projects.
• Communicate risk and control requirements effectively across all levels.
• Identify and assess risk exposures, control gaps, and operational losses.
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments (CIRA).
• Manage remediation plans and ensure timely closure of deficiencies.
• Serve 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 weaknesses.
• Execute control framework activities including RCSA, Key Risk Indicators, and incident reporting.
• Serve as SOX Officer / Maintenance Officer for controls.
• Develop and update control testing programs and reports.
• Provide coaching on risk and control practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, controls, compliance, or operational risk in banking/financial services.
• Knowledge of retail banking operations.
• Understanding of risk management, audit, and compliance principles.
• Ability to manage relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lending and insurance sectors.
• Familiarity with control frameworks and regulations.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage priorities.
• Comfort with hybrid work environments.

This position offers a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank, with potential for career growth and a supportive team environment.