Risk/Compliance Specialist – Senior

Job Posting: Risk/Compliance Specialist – Senior
Location: Hybrid, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Short Contract

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist to join our team in Toronto. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring the robustness of the client’s network of risk management, controls, and governance processes. This is a critical position where you will assist in developing and executing audit strategies and internal control systems, contributing directly to the organization’s operational efficiency and compliance framework.

What Will I Be Doing?
As a Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Risk & Internal Audit Strategy: Assist the Senior Manager in maintaining a comprehensive internal audit strategy, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s risk management and governance processes.
Audit Planning: Help develop a risk-based, flexible audit plan and present it to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee for review and approval.
Audit Execution: Lead and manage audits in various areas, including financial, operational, value-for-money, and compliance audits. Coordinate with internal audit teams and co-sourced partners to meet deadlines.
Reporting & Recommendations: Assist in preparing detailed reports for executive management and the Audit Committee, identifying audit findings, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations.
Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with teams across the organization to advise on risk management, internal control, and governance.

Sustainability & Innovation: Proactively seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems while ensuring alignment with the client’s overall goals.

Skills and Qualifications:
To succeed in this role, you must have:
A degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Progressive experience in conducting internal audits, including experience managing audit teams or staff in both internal and external audit settings.
Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or membership eligibility.
Relevant certifications and continuing education in auditing, project management, technology, and/or construction.
Priority given to candidates with auditing/accounting certifications such as:
CPA, CA (preferred)
Certified General Accountant (CGA)
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA)
Additionally, P.Eng., PMP, CFE, CISA, CIA, CGAP, and similar designations are highly valued.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume to jim.nickolson@noramtec.com.
Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by a member of the recruitment team to schedule a conversation.