Sr. Risk Advisor/Internal Audit/Controls Testing

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking an experienced Risk Analyst to join our financial services team in Toronto.

You will support regulatory compliance, controls testing, and risk management across multiple lines of business, contributing to major control enhancement projects. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of risk assessment and internal controls, and preferred CPA/CIA/CFA certifications.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and internal controls.
• Experience in control advisory or testing within financial services or similar regulated environments.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance frameworks and related documentation.
• CPA, CIA, CFA or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a control advisor supporting various risk lines of business in identifying, documenting, and improving controls related to regulatory risks.
• Conduct control testing and internal audits to evaluate risk mitigation effectiveness and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams throughout control testing processes, ensuring timely information exchange.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of external testing results and facilitate issue resolution.
• Track project timelines, manage deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document control processes, risk assessments, and audit findings.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements based on analysis and testing outcomes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing controls and practices.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of control frameworks and risk policies.
• Conduct control testing for business-as-usual operations, ensuring ongoing risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Work closely with internal business partners to address issues, suggest improvements, and support control environment stability.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Audit processes

Communication

Control testing

Certifications

Job description

Are you an experienced Risk Analyst seeking a challenging opportunity to make a significant impact?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for aSr. Risk Advisor/Internal Audit/Controls Testing. This position involves supporting regulatory compliance, control testing, and risk management initiatives within a high-stakes environment, offering a unique chance to contribute to major control enhancement projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a control advisor supporting various risk lines of business in identifying, documenting, and improving controls related to regulatory risks.
• Conduct control testing and internal audits to evaluate risk mitigation effectiveness and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams throughout control testing processes, ensuring timely information exchange.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of external testing results and facilitate issue resolution.
• Track project timelines, manage deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document control processes, risk assessments, and audit findings.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements based on analysis and testing outcomes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing controls and practices.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of control frameworks and risk policies.
• Conduct control testing for business-as-usual operations, ensuring ongoing risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Work closely with internal business partners to address issues, suggest improvements, and support control environment stability.

Desired Skill-Set

• 5–7 years of professional experience in risk management, internal audit, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and internal controls.
• Experience in control advisory or testing within financial services or similar regulated environments.
• Proficiency in regulatory compliance frameworks and related documentation.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational, legal, market, credit, strategic, and liquidity risks to support informed decision-making.
• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit processes.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, or equivalent are preferred.

Nice to Have

• Additional certifications like CPA or CIA.
• Experience working directly with regulatory bodies or in highly regulated financial environments.
• Familiarity with control testing tools and frameworks.
• Previous involvement in regulatory governance initiatives or audits.

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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