Project Control Officer (PCO – Risk)

Onico Solutions; Richmond Hill; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Control Officer to manage risks and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment. This role involves assessing potential threats to the organization, collaborating with team leads to implement effective processes, and producing comprehensive risk reports. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and various departments to enhance IT policies and maintain transparency in project controls. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Project Control experience with a focus on risk management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate risks affecting company reputation and finances.
• Prepare and produce risk reports and track action items.
• Curate and develop IT policies and maintain documentation.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

ServiceNow

MS Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a Project Control Officer (PCO – Risk) for a 14-15 month hybrid contract located in downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and evaluate potential risks that affect company reputation, safety, security, and financial prosperity.
• Work with team leads to implement processes and procedures to ensure that they are fully prepared to deal with potential threats.
• Track risks, action items, issues, and decisions made in all correspondence to ensure that every item is addressed.
• Preparation and production of risk reports.
• Attend and participate in incident and risk-related meetings.
• Present risk proposals to senior members of staff, as well as re-evaluate risk domains, metrics, and thresholds.
• Work with various groups to generate reliable reporting, communications, and formal policies.
• Curate and develop IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work with Senior IT Leadership and facilitate, support IT business stakeholder relationships.
• Create and maintain formal IT documentation.
• Ensure full transparency regarding Project Change controls and log management; escalates issues where appropriate.
• Additional Specifications:
  
  1. KRI (Key Risk Indicators) Reporting.
  2. Finish and open drafted IT OREs/ORIs.
  3. Ad hoc reminders and closure of all IT Issues (Compliance, ORIs, OREs, OSFI, audit findings, etc).
  4. IT Leadership & ERMC (Enterprise Risk Management Committee) Reporting.
  5. GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) related correspondence to other business units.
  6. Third-Party Audit Responses.
  7. BERAT Closure – follows the project gating process from planning to implementation and requires risk assessment, controls assessment and review and challenge by ERM, Compliance, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related Project Control (PCO) based experience.
• Good understanding of IT:
  
  1. Data.
  2. Data Analytics.
  3. Applications.
  4. Security.
• Experience with ServiceNow is an asset.
• 2-3 years of experience in the financial services/banking industry.
• Prior experience in risk management and governance.
• Solution-focused and initiative to work effectively and efficiently within established guidelines.
• Strong organizational, time management, analysis, and attention to detail.
• Well developed negotiation, influencing, interpersonal relationship building, and listening skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, documentation skills, and professional maturity.
• Able to effectively prioritize, multi-task and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and other related technology requirements.