Senior Advisor - Risk

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The senior advisor will support the team in planning and executing consulting and IT internal audit mandates. This role involves advising clients on IT governance, system implementation, and enterprise risk management.

Job details

Richter Office Montreal Position overview: With a good understanding of internal and IT controls and processes, your primarily role will consist of supporting the team with the planning and completion of consulting mandates, in addition to following up on mandates as well as preparing reports supporting the results. A day in the life of a senior advisor: * With experience Information technology security, in addition to audit and risk management, you will participate in the delivery of IT consulting and/or IT internal audit mandates. As a consultant with a focus on delivering mandates, you will mostly advise clients in Montreal, with some travel outside of the province. (5-10%) Richter mandates include: * IT Consulting and Advisory Mandates (system implementation, IT governance, optimization of ERP automated controls, security, general optimization) * IT audit and internal control mandates (ITGC, IT audits, SOC reports);; * Enterprise risk management mandates. What we are looking for: * 1 to 4 years progressive accounting, audit and risk management experience * Skills in the delivery of IT consulting services mandate and / or IT internal audit mandate and SOC reports. * Proven ability in risk assessment, relationship management, and strategic thinking * Bilingual (English and French, written and oral); * Bachelors in Computer Science or Management; * CISA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL, CBCP, PMP certifications; * Knowledge of IT audit methodologies, especially those concerning general computer controls, automated controls, segregation of duties conflicts and computer security; * Knowledge of technological platforms (different operating systems, databases, applications (ERP, Accounting software, software in the points of sale); * Knowledge of IT audit tools (ACL or IDEA) considered an asset * Knowledge in ethical hacking (vulnerability and penetration testing) considered an asset; * Knowledge of project management issues considered an asset. What Richter offers you? * Competitive group benefits which include group insurance, Health Spending Account, savings plans, and Employer Contribution Matching * Employee and Family access to virtual healthcare network * Employee and Family Assistance Programs, including consultations with mental health professionals * Annual Health & Well-being Program * Hybrid work Environment * Competitive Performance Bonus * Tuition Reimbursement * Professional Dues Reimbursement * CFE leave financial support * Academic Incentives * Talent referral bonus * Client referral bonus * Access to an on-demand concierge nannying, babysitting, and tutoring service * Annual employee rewards and recognition Your application We are excited to meet motivated professionals who are looking for career growth in a mid-sized family minded firm and have a strong background in building and fostering relationships. Sounds like you? Apply today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 1 to 4 years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, and risk management. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Management and relevant professional certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP are required.