Risk Controls Analyst

Job#: 3035742

Job Description:

Risk Controls Analyst

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Risk Controls Analyst with strong analytical, communication skills and attention to detail to place at our client, a Big Five Bank for an important and growing project.

Client: Big Five Bank – Data Office

Terms: 6 month rolling contract.

Perks: Be part of an internationally recognized organization and a highly cohesive, friendly, high performance team!

Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid

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 Kristina Floras-Jurukovski Please reference: Risk Controls Analyst

Job Summary: We are looking for a Risk Controls Analyst to overlay risk control with lineage flow and risk mapping documents/diagrams, focusing on how data moves and business-specific controls. The analyst will identify risks in the lineage and make recommendations for enhancements or gap mitigation with the business, and identify and communicate data quality concerns with the business. They will work with various control groups (, Archer, SOX team).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with various control groups (, Archer, SOX team).
• Overlay risk control with lineage flow and risk mapping documents/diagrams.
• Focus on how data moves and business-specific controls.
• Identify risks in the lineage and make recommendations for enhancements or gap mitigation with the business.
• Identify and communicate data quality concerns with the business.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise data and reporting policies.
• Work with finance and risk partners to meet regulatory requirements.
• Organize data around topics aligned with BCBS and other regulatory standards.
• Support risk and control assessments, accuracy controls, and retention efforts.
• Ideally will have basic understanding of reading code (SQL, Java, COBOL, etc.) and knowledge of ETL tooling, systems business logic, and APIs.
• Understanding of data flow, ITGC controls, transformations, filtrations.
• Financial background beneficial, but not a hard requirement.

Requirements:

• Experience in risk controls, business-specific controls ITGC preferred.
• Ability to support risk and control assessments, accuracy controls, and retention efforts.
• Ability to read/understand programming languages (SQL, Java, COBOL, etc. any are acceptable).
• Understanding or ability to understand data movements and lineage.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, ability to present to business stakeholders, analytical ability, attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and engaged team member who is passionate about their work

Nice to Have:

• Experience in SOX compliance.
• Experience in finance and risk partners.
• ETL tooling knowledge.

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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EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth 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.