Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is looking for an experienced

Risk Analyst - Expert

to join its Risk Management team and support a major regulatory governance and control enhancement initiative. This role will focus on control advisory, control testing, quality assurance of external audit testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with internal business partners and external audit partners. Contract:

Approximately 2 months, through October 31, 2026 Extension:

Potential FTE Conversion:

Potential based on performance and business needs Hybrid:

2 days per week onsite - Wednesdays, Thursdays, and the 1st Friday of the month Key Responsibilities Support a regulatory governance initiative focused on linking regulatory requirements to appropriate controls and evaluating control effectiveness. Act as a

Control Advisor

supporting Risk Management Lines of Business in identifying, documenting, assessing, and enhancing controls related to regulatory compliance risks. Coordinate closely with

external audit partners and internal Risk Management business partners

throughout the control testing process. Collect, organize, and review control documentation and respond to

Requests for Information (RFIs) . Participate in control walkthroughs and facilitate timely responses to auditor follow-ups and information requests. Perform

QA reviews of external testing results , assess testing documentation, provide sign-off, and support resolution of identified issues. Conduct

business-as-usual control testing , including walkthroughs, RFI assessment, control design evaluation, and operating effectiveness testing. Collaborate with business partners to identify control gaps, address issues, and implement process improvements. Track testing timelines, deliverables, and action items to ensure deadlines are met. Develop and maintain documentation related to

controls, risk assessments, testing results, and audit findings . Analyze operational, legal,



market, credit, strategic, and liquidity risks to support effective risk management. Monitor regulatory requirements and assess their potential impact on existing controls and risk management practices. Provide recommendations for control enhancements and process improvements based on testing and risk analysis. Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of control frameworks, risk policies, and procedures. Must-Have Skills 5-7+ years

of qualified experience in

risk management, internal audit, regulatory compliance, or related disciplines . Minimum

3 years of experience in control advisory and/or control testing , preferably within Risk Management or Audit. Minimum

3 years of hands-on internal audit and control testing experience . Strong experience with

risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring . Comprehensive understanding of

regulatory compliance frameworks and requirements . Experience assessing

control design and operating effectiveness . Experience conducting

walkthroughs, reviewing RFIs, evaluating evidence, and documenting testing results . Strong understanding of

internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk management practices . Experience working with

business stakeholders, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, and/or external auditors . Strong analytical, documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, coordination, organization, and follow-up skills. Bachelor's degree in

Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field . Nice to Have CPA, CIA, CFA , or equivalent professional certification. Financial services or

banking industry

experience. Experience supporting

regulatory governance or control enhancement programs . Experience working with external audit firms or third-party testing partners. Experience with regulatory control frameworks and compliance-related initiatives. Experience supporting large-scale control testing or audit programs.

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📌 Risk Analyst Expert (Winnipeg)
🏢 IFG - International Financial Group
📍 Winnipeg