Controls Tester

Original job posting

Manage a portfolio of Risk Management controls and execute testing plans, including defining populations and samples, selecting test approaches, and assessing control design and operating effectiveness. Document test results and identified deficiencies in eGRC, communicate findings to stakeholders, and recommend improvements to controls and work processes.

Job details

Controls Tester Location: Toronto, ON Onsite Flexibility Hybrid — 2 days per week in office (Wednesday and Thursday, plus the 1st Friday of the month) Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: C$40.00–C$45.00 / Hour (CAD) Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday Job Summary The Consultant, Governance and Controls is primarily responsible for performing the testing of controls in Risk Management in accordance with CIBC Control and Deficiency Management Policy and applicable user guides. The Consultant, Governance and Controls will be assigned to a portfolio of controls in Risk Management and manage/execute the control testing plan, including but not limited to: identify the population, determine sample size, choose test samples, determine appropriate test approach, conduct design adequacy and operating effectiveness testing, and document test results in eGRC. When applicable, the Consultant, Governance & Controls will document the gaps in appropriate forms (i.e., deficiency) identified from control testing. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1–3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. Key Responsibilities Risk Management and Control Testing – Manage portfolio of controls in Risk Management. Execute regular testing of the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and advise on results and potential changes. Demonstrate understanding of CIBC's control and deficiency management framework and requirements. Communication – Collaborate with stakeholders and other project team members and effectively articulate and communicate solutions. Creative Thinking – Identify where challenges and efficiency opportunities appear to exist, and propose and implement creative solutions. Prioritization and Time Management – Provide rigor and structure around the scheduling and organizing of the work done in this unit. Required Skills 3–5 years of hands-on control testing experience Internal audit and/or external audit experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage stakeholder interactions effectively Strong attention to detail Critical thinking and analytical skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Comfortable working in a structured and process-driven environment Preferred Skills Background in risk management and regulatory compliance Accounting firm experience (internal/external audit) may be an asset Education Requirements Relevant professional designation (CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent) is an asset Required Experience 3–5 years of hands-on control testing experience Internal audit and/or external audit experience Nice-to-Have Experience Background in risk management and regulatory compliance Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent Accounting firm experience (internal/external audit) may be an asset About the Client This client is a large, full-service multinational financial institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services, serving millions of clients across its home market and internationally — with significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets. The organization employs tens of thousands of professionals globally, including business analysts, risk management specialists, compliance consultants, governance professionals, and technology teams who collaborate across a well-established, purpose-driven culture. It is recognized for its meaningful commitments to inclusion and diversity, competitive compensation, and structured career development frameworks — making it a strong fit for professionals seeking stability and growth within a top-tier financial institution. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-15415 Industry: Engineering

What you’ll do

Manage a portfolio of Risk Management controls and execute testing plans, including defining populations and samples, selecting test approaches, and assessing control design and operating effectiveness. Document test results and identified deficiencies in eGRC, communicate findings to stakeholders, and recommend improvements to controls and work processes.

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of hands-on control testing experience and internal and/or external audit experience. Candidates should have strong communication, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills; risk management or regulatory compliance experience and a CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent designation are assets.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Control Testing
• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Control Design Adequacy Testing
• Operating Effectiveness Testing
• eGRC Documentation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership