Risk Analyst - 174622-1

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst to support supplier governance and oversight activities. This hybrid contract role in downtown Toronto offers opportunities for contract extension based on performance. Ideal candidates have a strong risk management background and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite per week)

Exposure to enterprise-level tools and platforms

Opportunities for contract extension

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Risk or Risk Management.
• Professional certifications such as CTPRP, CRM, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Risk & Governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of third-party risk governance.
• Provide advisory support for risk assessment processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business Administration (BComm or MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Archer

Ivalua

Concur

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Analyst – Proficient to join our client’s Corporate Support function. This role supports supplier governance and oversight activities throughout the third-party lifecycle. You will work with various lines of business, providing risk advisory support and helping to ensure adherence to third-party risk policies, standards, and frameworks.

This is a contract opportunity for 12 months, with a strong likelihood of extension based on performance and business needs. It is a hybrid role in downtown Toronto.

Advantages

1. High-impact role supporting critical risk and governance functions
2. Hybrid work model (3 days onsite per week, with Wednesday mandatory)
3. Exposure to enterprise-level tools and platforms such as Archer, Ivalua, and Concur
4. Opportunities for contract extension based on performance and business needs
5. Work within a collaborative team of experienced risk and governance professionals
6. Build strategic relationships across multiple business functions

Responsibilities

1. Support daily operations of third-party risk governance using enterprise risk tools
2. Provide advisory support for risk assessment processes and change management activities
3. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance program efficiency and integration
4. Drive continuous operational improvement initiatives including quality control and gap analysis
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business lines
6. Troubleshoot operational issues, escalate risks, and resolve conflicts in collaboration with stakeholders

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Degree in Business Administration (BComm or MBA)
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Risk or Risk Management
• Professional certifications such as CTPRP, CRM, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of Risk & Governance frameworks and the supplier management lifecycle
• Experience with risk tools such as Archer, Ivalua, Concur, or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Familiarity with financial services or banking environments
• Ability to interpret contract and procurement language

Summary

We are not looking for risk assessors/risk domain/IT Risk assessment/assessors. Ideal candidates have a risk management background with certification and are out-of-the-box thinkers who ask questions and have good customer care experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing risk management team supporting third-party oversight and governance in a major financial institution. If you're an experienced and certified Risk Analyst with a proactive attitude, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for upcoming interviews.

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