Senior Consultant - Risk, Process & Controls

EY; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health benefits

Wellbeing benefit

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant in Montreal to help build risk and control capabilities across ERM, ORM, TPRM, and digital risk. You’ll lead assessments, design governance, and drive internal audit and SOX-related initiatives for clients in a dynamic, global environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project discipline, and ethical considerations in AI-use, with opportunities to advance within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance risk management programs (ERM, ORM, TPRM, Digital, Data).
• Assess operating models for risk and control across three lines of defense.
• Design IT governance, risk and compliance programs.
• Develop risk management policies, processes and frameworks.
• Lead internal audit, SOX, and controls projects per risk strategy.
• Evaluate and test business process and digital risk controls.
• Identify control enhancements and process improvements.
• Build relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Ensure progress, monitor risks, and communicate outcomes.

Skills

Risk management knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Our Risk, Process & Controls team provides comprehensive risk services that help Organizations enhance their risk management, internal controls and internal audit functions. As a Senior Consultant, you will work within the Risk, Process & Controls team to deliver high-quality risk consulting services, focusing on the evaluation, design and enhancement of non-financial risk capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will drive innovation in internal controls, manage business process risks, support internal audit transformation, and conduct diagnostics to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk Management, and Data Risk Management programs
• Conduct assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
• Design and transform IT governance, risk and compliance programs
• Develop and refine risk management policies, processes, and frameworks
• Plan, lead, and perform internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls projects in accordance with the client's risk management strategy
• Evaluate and test business process controls, management review controls, and digital risk controls
• Identify control enhancements and process improvements opportunities.
• Build relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Consistently deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and risk-awareness on AI-data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations. Reinforces this standard practice and models good practices for teams.
• Stay updated of relevant business and industry trends.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Between 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• An Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM, or other related fields of study.
• Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following: Internal Audit, Internal controls, SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, and Non-Financial Risks.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant designations e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CRIS, etc. or demonstrated interest in pursuing and completing the required examinations.

What We Look For

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What We Offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

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