Senior Analyst, Operational Risk & Controls

Kinvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

RRSP match

Benefits package

Employee Share Plan

Parental top-up

Generous vacation

Professional development

Job summary

EQ Bank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management to strengthen our non-financial risk framework across the organization. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report risks, partnering with business units to ensure effective controls and timely remediation.

The role requires 5–7 years of risk-related experience, a relevant university degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or related
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CIA, CBCP, CISA, CRM are assets
• 5–7 years of risk management or related experience
• Experience with GRC systems (Resolver, Archer) is an asset
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative relationship building and influencing stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk and control assessments with business partners to identify operational risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and assess residual risk exposures
• Plan and perform independent testing of key business controls using established methodologies to assess control design and operating effectiveness
• Identify control weaknesses and operational risk issues and coordinate remediation efforts with business stakeholders to ensure timely resolution
• Monitor and oversee issue management activities, including tracking corrective action plans, validating remediation activities, and escalating concerns when appropriate
• Support the Business Continuity Management program by coordinating Business Impact Assessments, maintaining continuity planning documentation, and facilitating periodic reviews with business units
• Prepare operational risk reporting, key risk metrics, and management information for committees and senior management stakeholders
• Maintain operational risk inventories, including risk, control, and issue information, ensuring records remain accurate and current
• Provide guidance to business units regarding operational risk management practices, control design, and risk mitigation strategies
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of operational risk management policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across operational, compliance, risk, technology, and business functions to support risk management objectives
• Support broader enterprise risk management programs and initiatives, including areas such as technology risk, cybersecurity risk, and third‑party risk management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Business/Finance/Risk Management/Accounting/Economics/Commerce

Tools

Resolver

Archer

Job description

EQ Bank in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management to strengthen our non-financial risk framework across the organization. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report risks, partnering with business units to ensure effective controls and timely remediation.

The role requires 5–7 years of risk-related experience, a relevant university degree, and strong analytical and communication skills.