Job#: 2072701

Job Description:

Risk Advisor

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Governance and Risk Consultant to join our clients’ dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in governance, risk, and control functions, particularly within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting risk assessments, control evaluations, and compliance initiatives across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management for our client, a Big 5 Bank.

Client: Big 5 Bank

Location: Downtown Toronto. 1 day in office

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6-month contract to begin with opportunity to extend to 18 months or convert.

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs

Start date: June 2025

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Ashley at [email protected]

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Governance and Risk Consultant to join our clients’ dynamic team. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in governance, risk, and control functions, particularly within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting risk assessments, control evaluations, and compliance initiatives across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and draft risk assessments for change initiatives, including identification of controls, deficiencies, and incidents.
• Facilitate and document Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).
• Collaborate with business units to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• Analyze and report on control deficiencies and incidents, recommending remediation plans.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, influencing risk-aware decision-making.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a governance, risk, and control role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of products and services in:
• Personal and Business Banking (e.g., credit cards, mortgages, loans, deposits, insurance)
• Commercial Banking and Wealth Management (e.g., deposits, lending, asset management)
• Background in internal/external audit or compliance; MBA or CPA designation is a strong asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment.
  
  

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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.

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.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.