Manager – Risk - Process & Controls, French Bilingual

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The opportunity

Our Risk, Process & Controls team provides comprehensive risk services that help Organizations enhance their risk management, internal controls and internal audit functions. As a Manager, you will lead a team in delivering high-quality risk consulting services, focusing on the evaluation, design and enhancement of Risk, Process & Controls capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will drive innovation in internal controls, manage business process risks, support internal audit transformation, and conduct diagnostics to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Manager in the Risk, Process & Controls, you will deliver comprehensive risk services by offering strategic, outsourcing, and industry-specific recommendations. Your expertise will assist Organizations in evaluating and enhancing their risk management, internal controls, and internal audit functions. You will:

• Project Delivery - Manage and deliver projects related to:

• The design and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk Management, and Data Risk Management programs
• IT security, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs and technologies, IT governance, and IT risk and control assessments
• Assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
• Planning and leading internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls projects aligned with client risk management strategies
• Evaluating and testing business process, management review, and digital risk controls
• Identifying control enhancements and process improvement opportunities

• Client Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business challenges and providing tailored solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital risk management into broader risk and compliance programs.
• Strategic Advisory - Consult with the leadership team and provide subject matter advice on non-financial risk, internal controls and internal audit best practices.
• Team Leadership and Development - Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Business Development - Contribute, as required, to business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and networking.
• Market Awareness - Stay abreast of emerging digital risks, technologies, and industry trends to provide forward-thinking advice to clients.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure.
• Deep understanding of risk and control frameworks across non-financial risk domains, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• This role involves interaction with clients, colleagues, and/or stakeholders nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and risk-awareness on AI-data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations. Reinforces this standard practice and models good practices for teams.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in risk and controls management with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, STEM, or other related fields of study.
• Professional accounting / audit designation(s) (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA or CISM) is highly desirable.
• Experience in consulting and client service delivery is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

What We Look For

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What We Offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility

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