IT Risk Analyst

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial sector is seeking an IT Risk Analyst to enhance their risk management processes. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to assess IT risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing consulting support to application teams. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in risk management frameworks and information security to contribute to the organization's success. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation while navigating the complexities of IT risk in a leading financial institution.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in IT risk management or information security.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review IT Risk assessments and provide consulting support.
• Monitor risk dashboards and investigate breaches.
• Assist technical staff in developing mapping logic.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Information Security

Risk Management Frameworks

ITIL

Cloud Computing

Data Analytics

Financial Data Mapping

SQL Query Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Business or Economics

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation Software

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for an IT Risk Analyst to develop and generate reports in appropriate formats for submission to regulatory bodies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role:

Project Name: 4190-90 TECH, AUDIT, RISK AND COMPLIANCE – MNT

This project involves IT Risk team resources performing IT Risk, audit, and compliance activities for Investor Services and assigned Lines of Business (LOBs).

• Review IT Risk assessments submitted by application or business owners.
• Review Project Future Risk state assessments.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to discuss/review submitted assessments.
• Read articles and presentations related to risk and security.
• Work on regulatory assessments with stakeholders.
• Provide IT Risk consulting and support to application teams.
• Review bank IT Risk standards and policies.
• Monitor risk dashboards, investigate breaches, and provide commentary.
• Review evidence for audits.
• Assist and guide technical staff in developing mapping logic for source data feeds.
• Configure and extract position data using internal Enterprise Risk System for various regulatory and business purposes.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in IT risk management or information security.
• Experience with risk management frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• Knowledge of cloud computing, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of managing IT risk and implementing risk management programs.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of financial data mapping concepts and processes.
• Understanding of banking products.
• Experience with data warehousing, relational databases, and information flow.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• CRISC certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Audit experience with IT auditors.
• Knowledge of risk measurement and valuation in capital markets and banking products.
• Business analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve project issues.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
• SQL query skills.
• Ability to interpret ambiguous requirements and communicate complex information.

Soft Skills:

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Systematic thinking and conceptual skills.
• Results-oriented and influential.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related fields; or a combination of graduate degrees in business, economics, or an MBA.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.