Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is looking for an experienced Risk Analyst to support Risk Management through control testing, internal/external audit, and regulatory compliance . The role will be responsible for testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, documenting results, and identifying control gaps and deficiencies.
Contract: 12 months
Extension: Potential
FTE Conversion: Possible
Location: Toronto - Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week (Wednesday & Thursday; 1st Friday of the month)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 37.5 hours/week
Interview Process: 2 rounds - virtual
Start Date: ASAP / November 1, 2026
Key Responsibilities Perform control testing across Risk Management based on the annual control testing plan.
Manage assigned portfolios of controls and execute testing in line with established policies and procedures.
Identify control populations, determine sample sizes, select samples, and define appropriate testing approaches .
Perform design adequacy and operating effectiveness testing of key controls.
Document control testing results, evidence, and conclusions in eGRC .
Identify and document control gaps, deficiencies, and potential issues identified through testing.
Work closely with Risk Management stakeholders and control owners to understand processes, controls, and testing requirements.
Communicate testing results, findings,



and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and team members.
Support the team in identifying process improvements and control efficiencies .
Manage testing timelines, priorities, and deliverables while handling multiple controls and competing deadlines.
Apply strong critical thinking and attention to detail when reviewing evidence and assessing control effectiveness.
Must-Have Skills 3-5 years of hands-on control testing experience .
Experience in internal audit and/or external audit .
Solid understanding of control testing, control design, and operating effectiveness .
Experience identifying, assessing, and documenting control gaps or deficiencies .
Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
Nice to Have Experience in Risk Management and regulatory compliance .
Experience within a banking or financial services environment .
Experience working with eGRC or similar governance, risk, and compliance tools .
Professional designation such as CIA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent .
Previous experience with an accounting firm in internal or external audit.

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📌 Risk Analyst – Intermediate – Governance & Controls *2 (Ontario)
🏢 Ifg-Global
📍 Ontario