Senior Consultant - IT Risk Services

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Our Technology Risk Services team is growing and we are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Services practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on performing IT internal audit and IT risk advisory engagements.

• Conducting assessments of IT risks and controls in support of internal and external audit and advisory engagements, related to for instance:

  • Internal controls over financial reporting
  • IT risk and maturity assessment
  • IT projects and system implementations.
  • Access Management
  • IT governance reviews
  • IT Third party risk management.
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Cloud security
  • Data governance assessments and reviews
  • ERP controls and security
  • Responsible AI and governance
  • Managing engagements end-to-end, overseeing teams and managing clients.
  • Developing risk and control matrices and reviewing procedures.
  • Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability
  • Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.
  • Business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.
  • Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.
  • Leading field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.

A successful candidate will possess a mix of the following skills and behaviors:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Business, Information technology, Data Science or Computer Science degree required
• Completion of relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ISO27001).
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in assessing information technology or business process risk ideally within a large consulting practice.
• Strong understanding and experience with IT risk management and assessments in different capacities (e.g. advisor, internal/external audits, implementor).
• Experience in the testing of controls in different IT environments.
• Experience with IT audits (e.g. financial statement audit support, SOX audit, 52-109, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively express insights.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of business and audit risks.
• Has a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive. Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $69000 to $97000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

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