GRC Specialist

Cognizant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Halifax seeks a GRC Specialist to assess and manage technology risks. You will test control systems, document results, and drive initiatives for process improvements. Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of technology audits and strong communication skills. Experience with tools like Archer and SQL is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of Technology Audit concepts, knowledge of controls, mitigation strategies, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Test technology infrastructure, operations, and security controls for multiple applications.
• Apply critical thinking to independently execute control testing and documenting results.
• Identify and document deviations and exceptions within testing results.
• Participate in innovation and automation initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Technology Audit concepts

Critical Thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Archer

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

SQL

Powershell

Power Apps

GitHub

Job description

Job Title - GRC Specialist

Technical Skills Desired:

• Archer. Methodology and Critical Thinking

• MS Office Suite
• SharePoint
• SQL
• Powershell
• Power Apps + BI
• GitHub

Skills:

• Must have strong foundational understanding of Technology Audit concepts, knowledge of controls, mitigation strategies, and risk management

Description

Information Risk Governance (IRG) consists of multiple teams and subject matter experts, assessing risk for a multitude of technologies, processes, and controls. The Financial Reporting Controls team, testing the technology controls for applications and infrastructure supporting business processes, has an exciting opportunity to contribute to the management of emerging risks within the critical technology landscape.

As a Specialist, you\'ll help deliver technology control testing results for maintaining and strengthening the organization’s risk posture. Additionally, you’ll look at internal processes to drive continuous improvement to our processes and standards and contribute to the environment with efficiencies and innovation. You’ll be relied upon to work closely with internal clients to harvest good working relationships and building a strong rapport to obtain necessary documentation and provide advisement for compliance purposes. The technology landscape is rapidly evolving, so it will be imperative to navigate through the changing business environments and associated risks.

In this role you will:

• Test multiple technology infrastructure, operations, and security controls for multiple applications concurrently.
• Apply critical thinking and analysis to independently execute control testing and documenting of results while adhering to professional and internal standards.
• Identify and document deviations and exceptions within testing results, while assessing the risk criticality and impact.
• Participate and lead aspects of innovation and automation initiatives for team uplift and efficiency of internal processes.
• Effectively use strong communication skills for partnering with internal clients and business entities.
• Demonstrate thought leadership to the team by reviewing work performed by other team members and providing verbal and written feedback.