Title: CAN - Process Analyst IV
Location Preference: Toronto, ON
Start: ASAP
Duration:  7 months
Work Model: Hybrid. 2 days onsite (Could potentially change in the future)

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Analyst – Governance & Control to support internal control testing and governance initiatives within a fast-paced wholesale banking environment. This is a long-term contract opportunity created to provide maternity leave coverage.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring internal control testing is conducted effectively and efficiently in accordance with second-line function requirements, including Compliance, Risk, and AML. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience performing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control testing in accordance with second-line governance requirements.
• Develop and execute Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectiveness testing programs to identify gaps in internal controls and processes.
• Apply sampling methodologies in accordance with established testing guidelines.
• Perform ongoing testing of key controls across business functions.
• Analyze testing exceptions, prepare reports, and track issues through to resolution.
• Assess Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Support business stakeholders in developing remediation plans to address identified control gaps and root causes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with business stakeholders to strengthen key controls and improve process documentation.
• Support ad hoc governance, risk, and control initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships across business units through effective communication and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience (5+ years preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA).
• Advanced knowledge of governance, risk, and control procedures, strategies, and practices.
• Prior experience in audit, quality control testing, risk, or compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas.
• Ability to analyze data, research issues, organize work, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with business stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within wholesale banking or wholesale operations.
• Operational experience in derivatives or capital markets operations.
• Experience working directly with traders and front-office teams.
• Experience using ARIS for process mapping.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Understanding of business operations and processes within a wholesale banking environment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:

• Have end-to-end Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) experience.
• Be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Be a strong communicator capable of interacting with multiple stakeholders.
• Thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Be able to quickly adapt and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Possess governance, risk, audit, or compliance experience supported by strong operational knowledge.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.00/hr.