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

Location: Toronto – Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week (Wednesday & Thursday; 1st Friday of the month)

Interview Process: 2 rounds – virtual

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 .
- Strong 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.
- Solid 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.

If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to [email protected] For other opportunities please visit www.ifg-global.com today!

📌 Risk Analyst - Governance & Controls (Toronto)
🏢 IFG - International Financial Group
📍 Toronto