It Risk & Control Senior Analyst

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Job Title

IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst

What is the job?

The IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst will perform risk-based testing activities that independently evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and further assist with the enhancement and execution of the first line of defense Internal Control Testing and Monitoring for Architecture, Infrastructure & IT Operations (AI&O) for City National Bank, a RBC subsidiary. This role will primarily support the identification and mitigation of regulatory risk and operational issues and will also assist in the maintenance of operational and key control procedures.

What will you do?

Executing control testing that evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of CNB's first line key controls; Analyzing, aggregating, and articulating the results/issues/recommendations related to control testing activities; Maintaining a thorough understanding of CNB's Internal Controls Management Policy, control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards.

The IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst is also responsible for performing control testing for all of CNB's first line key controls. This is a key strategic and integral role for the overall success of Infrastructure Compliance within AI&O. This dynamic position provides opportunities for working across CNB, including across AI&O, 2LOD and internal audit

The IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst keeps abreast of external cyber security trends, regulatory changes, technologies and cyber risk management approaches, control hygiene of the environment, and often works with other teams on cyber risk-related initiatives to provide subject-matter recommendations and guidance to achieve a risk posture within the bank's overall risk appetite.

• Maintain current knowledge of legislative developments, State and Federal laws and regulations as well as regulatory guidance and industry best practices.
• Act as a liaison with 2LOD, prepare documents, analyze, aggregate, and articulate results/issues/recommendations related to monitoring activities and regulatory exams.
• Perform and assess complex internal control monitoring and testing for Architecture, Infrastructure & IT Operations (AI&O) department across service domains (hosting, middle tier, end user, cloud, service management)
• Maintain a thorough understanding of CNB's Internal Controls Management Policy and Standards, control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards,
• Responsible for executing Control Assessments (i.e. Testing) that evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of AI&O’s first line Key Controls; May act as designated lead tester/reviewer of control testing engagements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in IT risk management, IT Operations and Technology domain.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Information/Cyber Security field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in controls testing, internal audit, quality control roles, or other complimentary capacities, preferably within the financial services industry, a public accounting firm, or with a financial institutions regulator.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations and compliance requirements for the financial services industry concerning hybrid cloud and multiple technology domains specific to the areas of oversight.
• Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY and OCC rules and regulations.
• Masters' degree in business, computer science or related field.
• Experience with Common Controls Hub / Unified Compliance Framework.
• Preferred Certifications: CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, and / or CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Note- This role requires the selected candidate to work in PST zone**
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

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Job Summary

The IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst will perform risk-based testing activities that independently evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and further assist with the enhancement and execution of the first line of defense Internal Control Testing and Monitoring for AI&O. This role will primarily support the identification and mitigation of regulatory risk and operational issues and will also assist in the maintenance of operational and key control procedures.

Address:

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

City:

CAN-ON-TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Technology and Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2023-05-24

Application Deadline:

2023-08-31

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