Senior Manager - Technology Risk Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their Technology Risk Services team in Toronto. This role involves managing IT audits, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients in the Financial Services sector. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, a relevant degree, and a strong understanding of IT General Controls. KPMG offers an inclusive workplace where diverse talents can thrive.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Support for adjustments and accommodations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in assessing IT or business process risk.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT risk assessments and audits.
• Manage engagement risks and ensure quality assurance.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Experience in external audit practice

Understanding of business processes in Financial Services

IT General Controls knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Computer Science

CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC certification(s)

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Our Technology Risk Services services team is growing and we are looking for Senior Managers to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing IT Audit and Assurance based services to clients. They will also be involved in training and guiding our new campus hires.

What you will do

• Working closely with our Audit teams to scope processes, conducting assessments of IT risks and controls, including general IT controls and automated controls embedded within information systems in support of our external audit engagements.
• Performing other engagements within the context of supporting the external audit, or attestation engagements such as System and Organization Control (SOC) reports.
• Reviewing new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues, and project management assessment.
• The review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.
• Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability - Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.
• Business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm\'s services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice\'s penetration in the public and private sector.
• Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.

• Guiding field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.

What you bring to the role

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors:

• Experience within an external audit practice auditing clients in the Financial Services industry. From this, a strong understanding of business processes associated with banks and capital market entities in Canada. For example, experience should cover multiple of the following areas: Markets and Exchanges, Clearing Houses, Trade Repositories, Fund Administrators, Custodial Service Providers, Transfer Agencies, Retail and Corporate Lending, the impact of IFRS9 on lending processes, and Broker Dealers.
• Completion of one or a combination of the following designations CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC. The completion of a CPA or equivalent accounting designation is highly recommended.
• At least 8+ years of relevant experience in assessing information technology or business process risk ideally within a large consulting practice.
• Strong understanding and experience with IT General Controls and controls based audits (e.g., SOC reporting) is preferred.
• Ability to work both - with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science degree required, ideally with a major in accounting.
• Excellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of business risks and audit risks.
• Have a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.