Senior Manager, Technology Risk Services
KPMG Canada
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Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Our Technology Risk Services team is growing and we are looking for Senior Managers to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing IT Audit and Assurance based services to clients. They will also be involved in training and guiding our new campus hires.
What You Will Do
- Working closely with our Audit teams to scope processes, conducting assessments of IT risks and controls, including general IT controls and automated controls embedded within information systems in support of our external audit engagements.
- Performing other engagements within the context of supporting the external audit, or attestation engagements such as System and Organization Control (SOC) reports.
- Reviewing new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues, and project management assessment.
- The review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.
- 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.
- Guiding field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
What You Bring To The Role
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors
- Experience within an external audit practice auditing clients in the Financial Services industry. From this, a strong understanding of business processes associated with banks and capital market entities in Canada. For example, experience should cover multiple of the following areas Markets and Exchanges, Clearing Houses, Trade Repositories, Fund Administrators, Custodial Service Providers, Transfer Agencies, Retail and Corporate Lending, the impact of IFRS9 on lending processes, and Broker Dealers.
- Completion of one or a combination of the following designations CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC. The completion of a CPA or equivalent accounting designation is highly recommended.
- At least 8+ years of relevant experience in assessing information technology or business process risk ideally within a large consulting practice.
- Strong understanding and experience with IT General Controls and controls based audits (e.g., SOC reporting) is preferred.
- Ability to work both - with little supervision and within a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science degree required, ideally with a major in accounting.
- Excellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of business risks and audit risks.
- Have a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive.
Key skills/competency
- IT Audit
- Technology Risk
- Controls Assessment
- Financial Services Industry
- SOC Reports
- Business Process Controls
- Risk Management
- Client Engagement
- Business Development
- Team Leadership
How to Get Hired at KPMG Canada
- Research KPMG Canada's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in IT audit, risk management, and financial services, aligning with KPMG Canada's needs.
- Showcase certifications: Emphasize relevant designations like CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CRISC and your understanding of ITGCs.
- Prepare for case studies: Be ready to discuss experience with IT risk assessments, SOC reporting, and client engagement scenarios.
- Network effectively: Connect with KPMG Canada professionals on LinkedIn to gain insights and demonstrate genuine interest.
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