Senior Analyst, Technology Risk & Internal Controls

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As part of the Quality Assurance and Controls team within Pension Services, the Senior Analyst, Risk, Internal Controls and Quality Assurance, is responsible for recommending internal controls and process improvements, with a focus on the operating processes in Products & Technology ( P&T ).

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for :

• Provide technology risk and control subject matter expertise to P&T stakeholders and internal collaborators;
• Recommend and document technology internal controls and process improvements and assist in the design and implementation of new internal controls, where required;
• Identify and understand root cause of technology compliance related issues that may require follow-up or investigation;
• Assist, where vital, with supervising action plans in response to audit issues, incidents and compliance violations;
• Promote risk awareness and risk culture within P&T;

Coordinate with partners / collaborators on key initiatives and projects; and

Support the Quality Assurance and Controls team with operational activities (e.g., pension verification, annual task list, supplementary reporting, compliance) as needed.

To succeed in this role, you have

• Professional designation or certification (e.g. CPA, CA or CISA) is required;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of detailing and evaluating technology risks and controls, ideally in a professional services firm, the financial services industry, or related industry;
• University degree (e.g. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology);
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls, including but not limited to Information Technology General Controls (ITCGs), system implementation controls, data integrity controls, and IT automated application controls;
• Knowledge of governance and controls frameworks, including but not limited to COBIT, ISO27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework is an asset;
• Knowledge and interest in technology including topics such as operating systems, software development, networking, and business applications;
• Pension experience and knowledge of related risks, processes and controls is an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Focused and self-motivated;
• Able to collect, synthesize, organize and interpret data or information and formulate appropriate conclusions;
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction;
• Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Strong relationship management, negotiation and conflict management skills;

Able to deal with changing priorities; and

Independently prioritize work and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

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