Risk and Controls Consultant - remote contract

PLATO • Canada, Capital Region

1d • CA$75 - CA$94 • Remote

About The Position

The Risk and Controls Consultant will support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and documentation of operational risks and controls to help ensure the organization meets its risk management, regulatory compliance, and data governance objectives. The consultant will work closely with business, IT, and security stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, evaluate control effectiveness, and support the integration of data security requirements within data governance frameworks.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Operational Risk & Controls, Delivery Risk Management, Control Monitoring, Risk Analysis & Modeling, and Risk/Regulatory Controls.
• Experience with File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) operations, including monitoring, investigation, and escalation activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Data Governance, with experience developing and maintaining governance processes, controls, and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and control effectiveness assessment.
• Experience collaborating with business, IT, and security stakeholders to support risk, controls, and data security initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Active Reliability Security Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate proficiency in Data Analysis and Data Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, document, and monitor operational risks and controls across assigned workstreams.
• Design, execute, and support control monitoring activities to evaluate control effectiveness and compliance.
• Perform risk analysis and contribute to the development of risk models that support business decision-making.
• Support File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) operations, including routine monitoring, investigation, reporting, and escalation of findings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, risk controls, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and security teams to incorporate data security measures into data governance practices.
• Create and maintain documentation related to data governance processes, standards, controls, and procedures.
• Engage stakeholders to gather feedback and support the continuous improvement of risk, controls, and governance initiatives.
• Work independently on assigned deliverables while contributing to team discussions and solution development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed