Skills

Communication Risk Management Change Management Project Management

Job Specifications

Client: Top 5 Bank

Location: Toronto

Hybrid: 1 day in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract with high potential of extension or conversion.

Hours/week: 37.5

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to support our clients team as they plan and implement key initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in technology or cybersecurity, combined with a solid understanding of risk and control frameworks - particularly within the financial services sector.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing and documenting new procedures and processes, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations such as OSFI.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Implementation of Strategic Initiatives: Assist in executing the Controls Effectiveness roadmap for the next fiscal year, including the rollout of new processes and operational frameworks.
Process & Procedure Development: Design and formalize procedures that may extend beyond the immediate team, ensuring scalability and clarity.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across departments to align roles, responsibilities, and operational impacts.
Documentation & Governance: Create comprehensive documentation outlining operations, roles, responsibilities, and control mechanisms.
Risk & Control Advisory: Apply a strong risk and control mindset to assess and enhance control effectiveness, leveraging experience in audit, risk management, or compliance.

Qualifications:

Experience in Technology or Cybersecurity: Proven background in IT risk, cyber controls, or technology governance.
Risk & Control Expertise: Experience in internal audit, risk management, or control testing within a regulated environment.
Financial Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with banking regulations and frameworks, including OSFI guidelines.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and drive consensus across teams.
Process-Oriented Mindset: Skilled in developing and implementing operational procedures and control documentation.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO)
Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial institutions
Project management or change management experience is a plus

About the Company

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We offer a continuum of services, specializing in strategy, transformation, and managed services across application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Through our ability to innovate alongside our customers, we build and deploy the right artificial intelligence solutions to realize business value and impr... Know more