Manager, IT Risk Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Manager for their Technology Risk Services team. This role involves conducting IT internal audits, managing client engagements, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT risk management and strong communication skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to turning insights into opportunities for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience within a large professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of business and audit risks.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments of IT risks and controls.
• Managing engagements end-to-end, overseeing teams.
• Business development to increase awareness of firm's services.

Skills

IT risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Computer Science

Tools

CISA

CRISC

CGEIT

ISO27001

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Our Technology Risk Services team is growing and we are looking for a Manager to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Services practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on performing IT internal audit and IT risk advisory engagements. They will also be involved with managing engagements and training our junior staff.

What you will do

• Conducting assessments of IT risks and controls in support of internal and external audit and advisory engagements, related to for instance:
  • Internal controls over financial reporting
  • IT risk and maturity assessment
  • IT projects and system implementations.
  • Access Management
  • IT governance reviews
  • IT Third party risk management.
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Cloud security
  • Data governance assessments and reviews
  • ERP controls and security
  • Responsible AI and governance
• Managing engagements end-to-end, overseeing teams and managing clients.
• Developing risk and control matrices and reviewing procedures.
• Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability
• Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.
• Business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.
• Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.
• Leading field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business, Information technology, Data Science or Computer Science degree required
• Completion of relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO27001)
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience within a large professional services firm.
• Strong understanding and experience withIT risk management and assessments in different capacities (e.g. advisor, internal/external audits, implementor).
• Experience in the testing of controls in different IT environments.
• Experience with IT audits (e.g. financial statement audit support, SOX audit, 52-109, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively express insights.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of business and audit risks.
• Has a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive. Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.