Senior Banking Risk & Controls Analyst

Tekshapers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers is seeking an experienced professional to lead Operational Controls Testing within the Canadian banking domain. You will design assessments, execute data-driven testing, and ensure controls meet regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role requires 5+ years in banking controls testing, familiarity with GRC tools like Archer and ServiceNow GRC, and strong communication skills in English. Certification is preferred (CPA/CIA/CISA/CRISC/FRM).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operational Controls Testing in banking.
• Perform control design assessments to ensure adequacy against identified risks.
• Execute operating effectiveness testing (sample-based / data-driven).
• Ensure controls align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, operational risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with control testing tools and GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC).
• Certifications preferred: CPA / CIA / CISA / CRISC / FRM (any relevant).
• Good command of written English & good verbal communication skills.
• Willing to follow instructions in how to conduct control testing based on predefined test steps.
• Follow test documentation rules and understand that word choices, tone, and How to number workpapers can be a difference between believable conclusion and questionable conclusion from test team.
• Open mindset – Ready to ask clarifying questions and avoid repeated questions that were answered more than 2 to 3 times.

Responsibilities

• Perform control design assessments to ensure adequacy against identified risks.
• Execute operating effectiveness testing (sample-based / data-driven).
• Ensure controls align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Bring analytical insights to evaluate control effectiveness.

Skills

Operational controls testing

Regulatory knowledge

Banking operations

Communication

Test planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow GRC

Job description

Tekshapers is seeking an experienced professional to lead Operational Controls Testing within the Canadian banking domain. You will design assessments, execute data-driven testing, and ensure controls meet regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The role requires 5+ years in banking controls testing, familiarity with GRC tools like Archer and ServiceNow GRC, and strong communication skills in English. Certification is preferred (CPA/CIA/CISA/CRISC/FRM).