Job#: 3036729

Job Description:

Consultant, Governance Risk and Controls

Client: Top 5 Bank

Duration: 4-5 months, through October

Work Location: Hybrid (1–2 days/week, downtown Toronto)

Overview:

We are seeking a Consultant, Governance Risk and Controls to support a high-priority regulatory initiative focused on establishing and operationalizing control management processes.

This is a project-based engagement (4–5 months, through October) supporting a broader compliance-driven program. The role will focus on building and formalizing processes that map controls to regulatory requirements and internal standards, enabling the successful delivery of a new reporting/dashboard capability.

This position is best suited for someone with a strong risk & control mindset (audit, GRC, or risk management background), who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and partnering with both business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control Framework & Process Development
  • Develop and document processes and procedures to support the control lifecycle (e.g., mapping, monitoring, governance)
  • Establish frameworks to align controls with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and enterprise policies
• Control Mapping & Regulatory Alignment
  • Map existing controls to applicable regulatory obligations and standards
  • Support the creation of structured approaches to link risks, controls, and compliance requirements
• Project Execution
  • Support the delivery of key project milestones tied to a broader compliance initiative (e.g., dashboard/product enablement)
  • Build foundational processes required to operationalize governance and control capabilities
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (risk, technology, operations) to gather inputs and drive alignment
  • Translate regulatory and control concepts into practical, business-friendly processes
• Governance & Documentation
  • Produce clear, scalable documentation outlining processes, roles, responsibilities, and control coverage
  • Ensure outputs are audit-ready and aligned to regulatory expectations

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Controls, Audit, or Risk Management (1st, 2nd, or 3rd line of defense)
• Strong risk and control mindset, with understanding of:
  • Control lifecycle
  • Relationship between risk, controls, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with control mapping, governance frameworks, or regulatory alignment
• Proven ability to build processes and procedures from the ground up
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance speed and quality in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive outcomes

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Background supporting technology, cybersecurity, or data-related domains
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven programs (any industry; banking not required)
• Familiarity with control frameworks or standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, COBIT)
• Experience supporting initiatives related to:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Third-party risk / operations
  • Data or governance transformation programs

Additional Details:

• Duration: 4–5 month contract (through October)
• Location: Toronto (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite, Mondays)
• Interview Process: 1-2 rounds

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently in ambiguous environments
• Strong at building structure where it doesn’t yet exist
• Comfortable navigating tight timelines and evolving requirements
• Able to balance efficiency with high-quality, audit-ready deliverables

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

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth 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.