Operational Controls Consultant

Co-operators • Montreal, QC

3d • CA$72,847 - CA$121,411 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Operational Controls Consultant, you will work with business partners and the team to understand department processes and will be responsible to assist in the design and monitoring of key internal controls. You will support the design, creation and documentation of control test plans and be accountable to maintain accurate reporting of results. You will interpret the effectiveness of these controls, identify key trends, and provide recommendations for new controls as required.

Requirements

• 5 years of Audit, Compliance or Risk Management experience.
• A post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of audit principles, control theories, industry standards and methodologies, and working knowledge of Management Information Systems, compliance functions, data analysis and integration.
• Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders.

Nice To Haves

• French language is an asset.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) certification is an asset.
• An innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• Critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leveraging descriptive analytics to identify trends, gaps or risks and designing new controls based on audit results and industry best practices.
• Gathering statistics from a variety of sources, maintaining a central storage system for all metrics, results and audit information and developing tracking mechanisms to evaluate control design and effectiveness.
• Preparing summary reports for stakeholders and sharing insights and reporting outcomes.
• Providing input into communication plans and conveying information to business partners and Distribution management pertaining to controls, data analysis and key trends.
• Maintaining the integrity of audit databases, liaising with stakeholders to construct reporting metrics and measurements, and documenting process changes or recommendations based on post audit reviews.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• Competitive salary and incentive programs.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree