JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: 5 Months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Director, Sustainability Controls and Governance to participate in ad hoc projects as directed by the Senior Director, CFO Controls Office (Innovation/GL Gov/ESG). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

1) Advance sustainability reporting infrastructure by defining control standards and expectations with a focus on:

- Building and implementing a sustainability control framework necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Establishing clear governance structure with defined mandates towards an operating model with first line ownership and accountability and integrated second line.
- Coordinating with internal and external auditors on sustainability reporting issues, as needed.
- Elevating risk and control knowledge across all sustainability stakeholders via training and education programs and providing subject matter expertise, as needed.
- Ensuring continued alignment with CFO’s evolving controls framework to maintain standardized processes, consistent documentation, and common tools.

Contribute to the preparation and delivery of best-in-class sustainability disclosures, bringing a financial reporting lens to controls and governance with a focus on:

- Working with key stakeholders across the bank to support and maintain strong governance over sustainability reporting.
- Implementing process improvements and new reporting tools and technologies to support delivery of the bank’s Sustainability Reports.
- Assessing controls and governance impacts arising from new or enhanced requirements over sustainability-related disclosure, financial reporting, independent assurance etc.
- Identifying emerging trends, risks, and issues and determining actionable improvements to enhance overall controls environment.
- Assisting in the preparation of sustainability-related materials for senior executives, CFO,



and the Board/Audit Committee/Governance Committee.

Other CCO initiatives

- Support a OneRBC approach to navigating peak periods by providing targeted support on other CCO initiatives including but not limited to providing risks, controls, and governance challenge and subject matter advice, where applicable.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects as directed by Senior Director, CFO Controls Office (Innovation/GL Gov/ESG).

Must Have Skills:

- Knowledge of risk and controls – fully risk management cycle including identification and remediations of control gaps and deficiencies.
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in large scale transformation
- Proven track record as valued advisor with risk and control mindset and prior experience working in or dealing with sustainability/ESG reporting controls and/or audit and assurance engagements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational awareness and proven impact and influence skills with senior leaders
- Deep knowledge of key financial metrics, operational risk, governance, the control setting, and regulatory policies
- Strategic business acumen with proven project & business execution skills
- Strong knowledge on and broad experience in financial products, risk management, with specialization in banking and business processes, internal controls, and industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Superior organizational awareness and time management skills




- Solid relationship management skills since frequent interaction with key contacts is necessary to be successful in this role; specifically able to act as a change agent.
- Strong leadership and team building skills
- Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset
- Significant analytics and thought leadership
- Proven creative thinker capable of solving complex problems and resolving issues that may be nebulous.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

- Chartered Professional Accountant / Certified Internal Auditor designations
- Certification/designation related to ESG and other Sustainability areas.
- Knowledge/experience with ESG frameworks, rules, regulations – particularly those surrounding reporting and disclosures.
- Experience at the bank or similarly sized financial institutions
- Solid understanding of financial institutions, including all facets of the bank’s business and other activities with solid business acumen
- Strong understanding of sustainability regulatory disclosure requirements and risk landscape
- Sustainability/ESG-related experience and/or familiarity with sustainability-related frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, SASB, GRI, CSRD, etc. is highly desirable.

Soft Skills Required:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid relationship management skills due to frequent interaction with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Education:

- University degree in a related field of study.

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $50/hr -$63/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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📌 Director, Sustainability Controls and Governance (Toronto)
🏢 Finance Professionals
📍 Toronto