Job#: 2091829

Job Description:

Senior Analyst/Consultant (Controls Effectiveness)

Client: Financial Services

Location: Toronto. Hybrid: 1 day in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract with high potential of extension or conversion.

Hours/week: 37.5

Start date: October 2025

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to support our clients team as they plan and implement key initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in technology or cybersecurity, combined with a solid understanding of risk and control frameworks - particularly within the financial services sector.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing and documenting new procedures and processes, engaging with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations such as OSFI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Implementation of Strategic Initiatives: Assist in executing the Controls Effectiveness roadmap for the next fiscal year, including the rollout of new processes and operational frameworks.
• Process & Procedure Development: Design and formalize procedures that may extend beyond the immediate team, ensuring scalability and clarity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across departments to align roles, responsibilities, and operational impacts.
• Documentation & Governance: Create comprehensive documentation outlining operations, roles, responsibilities, and control mechanisms.
• Risk & Control Advisory: Apply a strong risk and control mindset to assess and enhance control effectiveness, leveraging experience in audit, risk management, or compliance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Technology or Cybersecurity: Proven background in IT risk, cyber controls, or technology governance.
• Risk & Control Expertise: Experience in internal audit, risk management, or control testing within a regulated environment.
• Financial Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with banking regulations and frameworks, including OSFI guidelines.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and drive consensus across teams.
• Process-Oriented Mindset: Skilled in developing and implementing operational procedures and control documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financial institutions
• Project management or change management experience is a plus

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

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, 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. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.