Risk Analyst

Job summary

Provide independent risk oversight and challenge across risk management activities, review business initiatives for risk impacts, and advise business groups on risk frameworks and governance. Coordinate oversight reporting and training, manage risk databases and data analysis, and maintain tools and templates for RCSA, SOX, and business continuity programs.

Job details

Risk Analyst - Intermediate: On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Risk Analyst - Intermediate for a 6-month role (possible extension). This position is an onsite position at our client’s Toronto office. Risk Analyst - Intermediate - Job Description: The Risk Analyst provides independent risk oversight and effective challenge within the Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Ethics (GRCE) framework across key risk management activities. The role involves administering and maintaining technology and information security risk programs, ensuring adherence to policies and governance processes. Risk Analyst- Responsibilities: • Provide independent risk oversight and challenge across risk management activities including third-party risk and issues management. • Review new and existing business initiatives to identify potential risk impacts and escalate as necessary. • Advise business groups on risk framework implementation and governance processes. • Coordinate and participate in oversight activities such as reporting, training needs assessment, and regulatory administration. • Consult with stakeholders to improve risk measurement consistency and reporting transparency. • Manage risk-related databases and support data analysis, forecasting, and visualization adhering to data governance standards. • Maintain tools and templates for risk programs including Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and business continuity planning standards. Risk Analyst- Mandatory Skills: • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience with a post-secondary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. • In-depth knowledge of information and technology risk management practices. • Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk policy frameworks. • Experience with quality control and testing frameworks. • Technical proficiency through education and/or business experience. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. Risk Analyst– Nice-to-Have Skills: • Experience with governance system and framework lifecycle management. • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory directives related to risk management. • Familiarity with risk metrics, reporting tools, and data visualization techniques. • Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders in risk management contexts. • Proven ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Risk Analyst– Assignment Length: This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension. Risk Analyst- Start Date: ASAP. Risk Analyst- Assignment Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is onsite, requiring 5 days in the office per week.

What you’ll do

Provide independent risk oversight and challenge across risk management activities, review business initiatives for risk impacts, and advise business groups on risk frameworks and governance. Coordinate oversight reporting and training, manage risk databases and data analysis, and maintain tools and templates for RCSA, SOX, and business continuity programs.

Requirements

Requires 4–6 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field. Candidates should have knowledge of technology risk practices and regulatory frameworks, experience with quality control and testing, technical proficiency, and strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Data visualization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Information And Technology Risk Management
• Risk Oversight
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Issues Management
• Risk Framework Implementation
• Governance Processes
• Regulatory Administration
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Forecasting
• Data Visualization
• Data Governance
• Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA)
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Business Continuity Planning

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Security & Safety
• Consulting

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