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Senior Manager, Financial Governance

Questrade Financial Groupabout 8 hours ago
Hybrid
North York, Ontario
CA$135,000 - CA$155,000/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
Competitive compensation and benefits packages

About the role

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

  • Health & wellbeing resources and programs
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute to community causes
  • Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We’re looking for our next Senior Manager, Financial Governance. Could It Be You? The Senior Manager, Financial Governance is a critical role within the Finance function, responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, and maintenance of Questbank’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR). This role ensures the bank meets the rigorous certification requirements of NI 52-109, providing reasonable assurance to the CEO and CFO regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements. The incumbent will partner with business unit leaders to identify risks, document controls, and remediate deficiencies across the enterprise.

Need more details? Keep reading… In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Framework Design & Implementation: Designing and maintaining an enterprise-wide ICFR framework based on recognized standards (e.g., COSO) to support NI 52-109 compliance.
  • Risk Assessment: Conducting annual and periodic financial reporting risk assessments to identify in-scope processes, systems, and entities.
  • Control Documentation: Developing and updating process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices (RCMs) for key financial cycles.
  • Testing & Monitoring: Overseeing the execution of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) for key controls.
  • Deficiency Management: Identifying control gaps, assessing the severity of deficiencies, and partnering with business owners to develop and track remediation plans.
  • Stakeholder Reporting: Preparing quarterly and annual ICFR status reports for the Disclosure Committee, Senior Management, and the Audit Committee.
  • Advisory Support: Providing expert guidance to business units on control design for new products, systems, or organizational changes.
  • Audit Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding ICFR testing and results.

So are YOU our next Senior Manager, Financial Governance? You are if you…

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
  • Hold a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
  • Have hands-on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer) and advanced data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, or Alteryx)
  • Have 5+ years of experience in ICFR, internal audit, or external audit, preferably within a large Schedule 1 Bank or a Big 4 accounting firm
  • Have a deep understanding of National Instrument 52-109, CSOX, and the COSO Framework
  • Are familiar with banking operations, financial products, and Canadian banking regulations (e.g., OSFI requirements)
  • Have a deep understanding of how IT infrastructure (databases, cloud environments) impacts financial reporting risks
  • Are able to analyze complex financial processes and identify subtle control vulnerabilities
  • Are able to critically evaluate evidence and challenge assumptions regarding control effectiveness
  • Have strong interpersonal skills to influence and build partnerships across different business lines in a matrix environment
  • Are excellent at translating technical control requirements into clear, actionable business language for senior leadership
  • Are precise in documenting controls and ensuring data integrity in compliance reporting

Additional Kudos If You…

  • Are a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Compensation Information:

  • Base salary range: $135,000 - $155,000
  • The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

Sounds like you? Click below to apply! At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Questrade Financial Group

Financial Services
1001-5000

Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.

At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.

Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.

Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.

Come shape your future at Questrade.

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