Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance

Position Overview

As a Senior Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance at RioCan, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Building on our legacy as one of Canada’s largest and most innovative REITs, this position offers the chance to shape best practices and support RioCan’s continued growth in a dynamic real estate landscape.

Responsibilities

• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying opportunities for process optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory requirements (including NI 52-109).
• Lead and execute comprehensive internal audit engagements, from planning to reporting, across multiple business functions and processes.
• Develop risk‑based audit plans, including scoping, resource allocation, and scheduling, to align with corporate objectives and evolving business risks.
• Perform detailed fieldwork, including testing of policies, procedures, and controls, and document findings in accordance with professional standards.
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports and present recommendations to management and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives by identifying, assessing, and monitoring key risks across the organization, and working with business units to design effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior audit staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit and Compliance team, external auditors, and other business units to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to risk management and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging trends, regulatory updates, and industry best practices relevant to internal audit and real estate operations.
• Support special projects and ad hoc assignments as required by management.

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Professional designation required (CPA, CIA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within real estate, financial services, or a related industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience presenting to all levels of management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Co‑Pilot).

Salary

$86,500 – $119,000 a year. The listed salary range does not include bonus and other total rewards. This role is eligible for participation in the company’s bonus program.

Benefits

• Extensive health and benefits program, including health and dental benefits starting day one, healthcare and wellness/lifestyle spending accounts, employee family assistance program, virtual healthcare services and other resources.
• Comprehensive retirement program with matching employee contributions in retirement savings plan, pension plan and employee unit purchase plan.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as flexible work hours, extra‑long weekend with RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.
• Professional growth and development opportunities including continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development programs, on‑demand online learning and cross‑functional training.
• Additional perks and benefits such as paid time off, parental leave top‑up, employee discounts, referral and recognition programs, and year‑round community initiatives, committees and social events.

Equity and Diversity

RioCan is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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