Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID
1909
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
Client Experience and Technology
Pay grade
L - OTH
Apply before
06 September 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
Hybrid: This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1 day on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities.
As ATB’s next Risk Manager, you will work with the Director of Technology Governance to support ATB’s risk and compliance priorities. You will execute control testing and quality assurance activities in key regulatory attestation and compliance management programs. In this capacity, you will help manage the control testing process, ensuring that it is executed on time and in line with established methodologies by performing reviews and other quality assurance activities. This role plays an integral part in ensuring ATB’s regulatory obligations are met, while helping to maintain the integrity of our enterprise control environment. You will also assist in managing the control library, support issue remediation, and contribute to program improvements through strong cross-functional collaboration.
Accountabilities
- Perform quality assurance reviews on control testing to ensure it is executed on time and adheres to established methodologies and guidelines.
- Design and oversee risk-based test plans, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness in alignment with enterprise risk frameworks.
- Support the completion of risk and control assessments.
- Maintain the control library, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and alignment with governance standards.
- Track and support the remediation of identified control issues, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate documentation in GRC systems.
- Assist internal stakeholders with inquiries related to control design, compliance obligations, and regulatory readiness.
- Contribute to the development and reporting of key performance indicators and risk metrics to inform program maturity.
- Assist in training new program stakeholders on risk processes, control testing, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization, including automation and AI applications in risk and compliance functions.
- Help identify opportunities for process optimization, including automation and AI applications in risk and compliance functions.
Skills, experience & requirements
Technical & Professional Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in risk management, IT audit, regulatory compliance, or technology governance roles.
- Strong working knowledge of control testing, regulatory compliance frameworks, and governance processes.
- Experience supporting regulatory attestation programs (e.g., Interac, Payments Canada) or working with external/internal auditors.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000), and governance tools (e.g., Metricstream, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or equivalent).
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and translate them into practical control solutions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable insights.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Proficiency in leveraging automation, data analytics, or AI in support of governance or risk program enhancements is considered an asset.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required.
Certifications
One or more of the following designations strongly preferred:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job ID
1909
Work Type
Hybrid
Business unit
Client Experience and Technology
Pay grade
L - OTH
Apply before
06 September 2025
Number of openings
1
Posting type
Internal & External
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
Hybrid: This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 1 day on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities.
As ATB’s next Risk Manager, you will work with the Director of Technology Governance to support ATB’s risk and compliance priorities. You will execute control testing and quality assurance activities in key regulatory attestation and compliance management programs. In this capacity, you will help manage the control testing process, ensuring that it is executed on time and in line with established methodologies by performing reviews and other quality assurance activities. This role plays an integral part in ensuring ATB’s regulatory obligations are met, while helping to maintain the integrity of our enterprise control environment. You will also assist in managing the control library, support issue remediation, and contribute to program improvements through strong cross-functional collaboration.
Accountabilities
- Perform quality assurance reviews on control testing to ensure it is executed on time and adheres to established methodologies and guidelines.
- Design and oversee risk-based test plans, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness in alignment with enterprise risk frameworks.
- Support the completion of risk and control assessments.
- Maintain the control library, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and alignment with governance standards.
- Track and support the remediation of identified control issues, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate documentation in GRC systems.
- Assist internal stakeholders with inquiries related to control design, compliance obligations, and regulatory readiness.
- Contribute to the development and reporting of key performance indicators and risk metrics to inform program maturity.
- Assist in training new program stakeholders on risk processes, control testing, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization, including automation and AI applications in risk and compliance functions.
- Help identify opportunities for process optimization, including automation and AI applications in risk and compliance functions.
Skills, experience & requirements
Technical & Professional Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in risk management, IT audit, regulatory compliance, or technology governance roles.
- Strong working knowledge of control testing, regulatory compliance frameworks, and governance processes.
- Experience supporting regulatory attestation programs (e.g., Interac, Payments Canada) or working with external/internal auditors.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000), and governance tools (e.g., Metricstream, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or equivalent).
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and translate them into practical control solutions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable insights.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Proficiency in leveraging automation, data analytics, or AI in support of governance or risk program enhancements is considered an asset.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is required.
Certifications
One or more of the following designations strongly preferred:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
Stay in touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in a career with ATB. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about what our team is up to.
About ATB Financial
For more than 85 years, ATB has been reimagining the way we do business. We’ve grown from one small treasury branch into Alberta’s largest provincially based financial institution, and we don’t have any plans to slow down now. We power possibility for our clients, our team members and our province—and we’re leading the way to a sustainable, innovative and prosperous future.
About ATB Financial
With $62.0 billion in assets, ATB Financial is a leading financial institution that started in Alberta with the focus of putting people first. Our success comes from our more than 5,000 team members who love to deliver exceptional experiences to over 820,000 clients across our Personal and Business Banking, ATB Wealth Management and ATB Capital Markets businesses. ATB provides expert advice, services and products through our many branches and agencies, our 24-hour Client Care Centre, four entrepreneur centres and our digital banking options. ATB powers possibilities for our clients, communities and beyond.