Risk Management Consultant

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 professional 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. 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!

The role involves supporting a regulatory governance initiative by linking requirements to controls and evaluating their effectiveness. Key duties include performing control testing, conducting QA reviews of external audit results, and collaborating with business partners to address control gaps.

Candidates must have 5-7+ years of experience in risk management or internal audit, with at least 3 years specifically in control advisory and testing. A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Risk Management is required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Regulatory Compliance
• Control Advisory
• Control Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Identification
• Risk Mitigation
• Control Design Evaluation
• Operating Effectiveness Testing
• RFI Assessment
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Problem-solving

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Legal

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

7+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available