Job#: 2072701 Job Description: Consultant, Business Controls Client: Big 5 Bank

Location: Downtown Toronto. 1 day in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract to begin with opportunity to extend to 18 months or convert.

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs

Start date: June 2025

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Ashley at [email protected]

Job Overview As a Senior Consultant, Business Controls, you will support the management of operational risk, regulatory compliance, and control effectiveness across PBB and CBWM. You will lead risk assessments, develop control solutions, and act as a key advisor to business partners. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with internal frameworks and external regulations, while also identifying and addressing emerging risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with business partners and stakeholders across all lines of defense
• Represent Business Controls on key business initiatives and projects
• Communicate risk and control requirements clearly across all levels of the organization
• Identify and assess risk exposures, control gaps, and operational losses
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments (e.g., CIRA)
• Manage remediation plans and ensure timely closure of deficiencies
• Act as a subject matter expert on risk and control matters
• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and self-assessment processes
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and control weaknesses
• Execute control framework activities including RCSA, Key Risk Indicators, and incident reporting
• Serve as SOX Officer/Maintenance Officer for operational and regulatory controls
• Develop and recommend updates to control testing programs and reporting
• Provide coaching and guidance to peers and business partners on risk and control practices

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, business controls, compliance, or operational risk management in the banking or financial services sector
• Knowledge of retail banking operations, including account opening, product delivery, and back-office processes
• Strong understanding of risk management, audit, and regulatory compliance principles
• Proven ability to manage relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking abilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lending and insurance within the financial services sector
• Familiarity with control frameworks and regulatory compliance processes
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote collaboration

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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