Consultant, Business Effectiveness (Governance and Risk)

Location: Toronto, ON; hybrid arrangement with 1–3 days per week on-site at Toronto-81 Bay and the remaining days remote. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and may need a valid work or study permit.

Company

Financial services organization focused on relationship-oriented banking and client-centered solutions.

What you will do

• Provide specialized advice and consultation to leadership teams on governance, risk, controls, and business effectiveness.
• Support and participate in quarterly testing activities, audits, artifact reviews, and internal quality-control activities.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and requests while providing high-quality service for the assigned portfolio.
• Analyze applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and support business lines in identifying and addressing their implications.
• Partner with Compliance, Internal Audit, and Governance, Risk and Controls teams.
• Research complex issues and develop recommendations for process improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in audit and compliance functions.
• Strong understanding of internal quality controls, SOX/ITGC controls, records management, and organizational standards.
• Good understanding of IT governance components, including value delivery, strategic alignment, performance management, and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a technical discipline.
• Ability to demonstrate stakeholder management, analytical thinking, business acumen, goal orientation, curiosity, and a client-first approach.
• Legal eligibility to work at the specified location; a valid work or study permit may be required where applicable.

Nice to have

• Technology background or experience supporting a technology function from a governance standpoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to manage work activities.
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, and a benefits program.
• Defined benefit pension plan and employee share purchase plan.
• Vacation offering, wellbeing support, and a points-based recognition program.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.
• Inclusive and accessible candidate and workplace experience.

Hiring process

• Applications are actively reviewed for current recruiting opportunities.
• An attribute-based assessment and other skills tests may be required, including simulations, coding, or French proficiency assessments.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used during recruitment.