Senior Risk & Control Assurance Analyst 12 month contract

OFX; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Canada is looking for a Risk Management professional to drive enterprise and operational risk management. The ideal candidate will ensure effective risk control measures are in place, facilitate risk assessments, and perform testing on key controls. This role demands 4-6 years of experience and offers a salary of CAD 75,000 - 90,000, along with a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Health insurance

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Flexible working model

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls or Internal Audit ideally in financial services.
• Hands-on experience in risk assessments and controls testing.
• Familiarity with system controls and data flows is desired.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate operational risks across business units.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Provide advice on control design and implementation.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Risk Analysis

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ISO 27001

Visio

NIST Standards

Job description

Purpose of your role

Purpose of your role

This is an exciting role to help drive enterprise and operational risk management across the business with a strong focus on risks and controls including controls assurance.

As a key member of the second line of defence you will work with cross-functional teams to embed sound risk and control management practices across operational processes within the business.

You will facilitate risk and control self-assessments and perform assurance testing on key controls across the business.

What youll do

• Identify and evaluate operational risks faced by different business units and assess the control strategies and measures in place to mitigate these risks.
• Provide advice and oversight to business units on design and implementation of controls to manage identified risks
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls including identifying control gaps and providing fit-for-purpose recommendations
• Ensure control gaps and deficiencies are appropriately documented and remediation progress tracked by the control owners and / or managers.
• Embed internal control best practice and enhance risk culture across the business through training and awareness.
• Provide daily oversight on incident management and support Incident Owners to manage incidents from identification to closure.
• Follow-up with business owners on resolution of open incidents issues audit findings and approval of vendor due diligence reviews
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Protecht (OFXs GRC software) managing the integrity of the risk and control data configuring registers and developing reports and dashboards.
• Maintain Protecht to ensure it supports consistent processes record keeping good data quality and positive risk management outcomes

Qualifications: What you bring

• 4 6 years of relevant work experience in Operational Risk Internal Controls or Internal Audit ideally in the financial services industry
• Degree preferred in a relevant discipline
• Hands-on experience in risk assessments and controls testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with system controls and data flows is desired

The salary range for this position is $75000 - $90000 CAD. Exact salary offered will be dependent on multiple factors including level of experience job-related knowledge skills work location addition to base salary this role may be eligible for a variable bonus and / or commission.

We also offer a flexible hybrid working model where employees typically work 1-2 days from either our downtown Edmonton office.

Additional Information

What its like working at OFX

Were OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and were not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. Were committed to making things easier for our clients pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. Were curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning. We offer a wide range of learning and career development opportunities to help every OFXer build their capacity and career with leadership training secondments internal mobility and access to a large library of online learning.
• Make a difference. Through our Make a Difference program we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day which OFXers can use together or individually as well as matched giving and the opportunity to nominate charity of choice every quarter.
• Reward and recognition. We recognise a job well done. OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers effort technical expertise or support through a range of global and regional channels and awards including quarterly and annual awards milestones and shout outs.
• Showing our social side. Our Good Vibes employee-led committees around the globe organize events to help keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether its a wellbeing activity end of year celebration or a monthly team get-together our team wants you to feel welcome!
• Benefits that mean something. We offer a range of fantastic benefits including health insurance primary and secondary gender neutral carer parental leave (16 weeks) or birthday leave youll feel well-supported at OFX.
• A great work environment. Enjoy work-life balance and flexibility with our hybrid work model in an inclusive diverse and non-hierarchal culture.

At OFX we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace where we value respect and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process please email us at .

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Contract

Key Skills

ISO 27001,Operational Risk Management,Risk Management,FedRAMP,PCI,Risk Analysis,Visio,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,ISO 27002

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1