Consultant, Governance and Controls - 108307-1

Are you a sharp, analytical professional looking to advance your career within a leading financial institution? Randstad is excited to partner with a premier organization to find a talented Consultant, Governance and Controls to join a highly collaborative and mature Risk Management team.

In this dynamic role, the Consultant, Governance and Controls will take ownership of a dedicated portfolio of controls, conducting thorough testing on both their design adequacy and operating effectiveness. As a Consultant, Governance and Controls, you will work closely with a supportive team of testers and reviewers, playing a critical role in evaluating regulatory controls and ensuring independent oversight across enterprise risks.

This contract opportunity offers a initial 12-month duration with strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent FTE role based on performance and business needs. The role is offered on a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days per week on-site at a modern downtown location (Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus the 1st Friday of each month), giving you the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Advantages
-Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible hybrid arrangement with just 2 days per week required on-site and the remaining days remote.
-Long-Term Career Growth: High potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent full-time position based on individual performance and business demand.
-Supportive & Established Team: Join a mature team of 10–12 testers and 6 reviewers where immediate support and peer guidance are always readily available.
-High-Impact Regulatory Exposure: Gain valuable experience testing key regulatory controls within an enterprise-level Risk Management framework.
-Convenient Downtown Location: Work out of a top-tier corporate office in the heart of the city.

Responsibilities
-Manage and execute control testing for an assigned portfolio within Risk Management in accordance with internal control policies and user guides.
-Plan and perform design adequacy and operating effectiveness testing, including population identification, sample size determination, sample selection, and test approach formulation.
-Thoroughly document test execution results, control gaps, and deficiencies within the eGRC tool.
-Complete appropriate gap and deficiency documentation forms whenever testing identifies operational or design weaknesses.
-Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional team members to articulate testing findings and recommend potential process changes.
-Identify operational challenges and efficiency opportunities, proposing and implementing creative, structured solutions.

Qualifications
Must Haves
-3 to 5 years of hands-on control testing experience.
-Direct experience in internal audit and/or external audit.
-Proven track record of evaluating control design adequacy and operating effectiveness.

Nice to Haves
-Functional knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory compliance frameworks.
-Prior experience with a major accounting firm.
-Professional certifications or designations such as CFA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.

Key Skills & Competencies
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholder interactions effectively.
-Strong attention to detail and sharp critical thinking skills.
-Excellent organizational and time management capabilities to handle competing priorities in a process-driven environment.
-Collaborative mindset with the ability to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team.

Summary
If you are a detail-oriented risk or audit specialist looking for your next challenge, this contract role as a Consultant, Governance and Controls offers an exceptional platform to grow your skill set and make an impact. Partner with Randstad today to take the next step in your career with a team that values your growth and success!

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