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Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services / Internal Audit (Financial Services)

Ontario, CanadaOnsiteFull TimeSeniorCA$69,000–CA$107,500 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

KPMG is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Governance, Risk & Compliance Services (GRCS) team within Advisory Risk Services. This role focuses on providing assurance and advisory services to Financial Services clients to enhance internal audit functions, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance. The successful candidate will lead planning, execution, and reporting of engagements, analyze business processes, identify risks, and develop control mechanisms. Responsibilities include client interviews, testing, drafting reports, mentoring team members, managing project timelines, quality, and budget, and supporting business development efforts. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, internal audit, or risk management, with expertise in the Canadian Financial Sector regulatory landscape.

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
Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS)
professionals under Advisory Risk Services provide a range of assurance and advisory services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit functions, enterprise risk management programs, third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance and sustainability initiatives. We analyze and assess an organization’s business strategies and related business processes and systems to help management understand and address business objectives, requirements, risks, controls, and improvement opportunities. Our professionals bring both deep technical and industry experience, allowing clients to strengthen their key governance, risk management and compliance efforts while optimizing business performance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, execution and reporting of various governance, risk management and control engagements with our
Financial Services
clients.
What You Will Do

  • Interview clients and understand their current compliance, risk management and control programs, and document the current state and evaluate against past experiences and insights into leading practices
  • Identify key risk management, compliance and control mechanisms, and develop programs to test and evaluate these
  • Independently conduct testing activities, and clearly document testing efforts and results
  • Draft reports to summarize the results of testing and evaluation efforts
  • Mentor, drive and review quality of work prepared by other team members
  • Support Managers in managing the project timelines, quality, budget as well as the client relationship
  • Deliver multiple simultaneous client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity
  • Engage with cross functional engagement teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets
  • Assist with business development efforts such as proposals, marketing materials, internal and external presentations

What You Bring To The Role

  • 3 to 5 years of internal controls, compliance, internal audit or risk management experience across operational, compliance or reporting domains
  • Expertise in Financial Services (i.e. banking, wealth/asset management, insurance, fintech, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of the Canadian Financial Sector regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI, FINTRAC, CIRO, FSRA)
  • Risk management, controls, internal audit related designation
  • Experience in effectively contributing to a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to adapt methodologies and techniques to unique circumstances
  • Self-motivated and is willing to ask probing questions to uncover client opportunities

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $69,000 to $107,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity
, we do what is right |
Excellence
, we never stop learning and improving |
Courage
, we think and act boldly |
Together
, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |
For Better
, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

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