Risk and Governance, Senior Associate - Jobs in Outremont

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Line of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismRiskManagement LevelSenior Associateamp; SummaryPwC Canada #39;s Internal Audit team supports our clients around the world by enabling them to consider and obtain a consolidated perspective of their risk landscape, which can then be leveraged to support all levels of their decision making. We focus on helping organizations achieve greater risk resilience and risk management whilst building trusted relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization.Emerging technologies and the current pandemic have significantly changed the way many organizations are doing business, making new things possible and creating new products and services. As a result, Internal Audit professionals need the dexterity to pivot quickly and to keep up with the digital pace of business and possess the knowledge to provide advice and strategic assurance in emerging business areas.Our Internal Audit team focuses on building strategic partnerships with our clients and helping them to achieve their business objectives and carry out their strategies. To successfully carry out our mandate, we work as a team to deliver solutions which will yield sustained outcomes.Purpose-led work you #39;ll be part ofAs a Risk and Governance Senior Associate, you #39;ll work as part of a PwC team, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Executing work that contributes to successful client engagements
• Building relationships with existing and potential clients
• Demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
• Use a broad range of analytics tools, technology, digital solutions, and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Using straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others
• Understand how organizations drive value by managing risks, implementing controls and articulating the linkage between risk and strategy
• Having a strong understanding of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting pertaining to NI 52-109, and/or SOX 404 and supporting the delivery of internal controls mandates
• Supporting and co-leading internal audits (business process, regulatory, etc.) from project scoping to providing recommendations for trusted solutions
• Providing input on policies, management standards, procedures and plans to support adequate risk and controls practices
• Liaising with industry and professional organizations to leverage leading practices for the continuous improvement
• Supporting business development initiatives such as preparation of proposals
• Uphold the firm #39;s code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences and skills you #39;ll use to solve

• Previous positive experience as a Risk Specialist, or experience with Riskamp; Controls or Internal Auditing in a large professional services environment or within an internal consulting role
• Familiarity with strategic/annual planning, stakeholder relationship management, audit planning and execution, and all other aspects of the internal audit life cycle
• Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of a value-focused internal audit program
• Proven ability to document processes and controls, develop and execute testing programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and to provide recommendations for improvements
• CPA, CFA, PMP, MBA, CIA, CRM or recognized equivalent
• Confident with Data analytics tools e.g. excel advanced user, managing large volumes of data, data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Exceptional relationship management, conflict resolution, time management, and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to providing excellent client service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with both internal and external clients
• Highly capable to communicate concisely and effectively to a senior audience, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to maintain high standard to deliver projects/assignments on time
• Keen curiosity working in a fluid, evolving and multi-stakeholder environment
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

Why you #39;ll love PwCWe #39;re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you #39;ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.Your Application to PwCWe embrace new technology to deliver securely and differently for our candidates. To protect your personal information, apply at http://pwc.com/ca/careers and visit http://pwc.com/ca/applytopwc to learn more about what your recruitment experience could look like.The most connected firm through activity based workingPwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it #39;s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritize in-person work, whether it #39;s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa SponsorshipNoGovernment Clearance RequiredNoJob Posting End DateAt PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We #39;re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We #39;re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c #39;est notre personnel. Et c #39;est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l #39;expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n #39;est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d #39;emploi, d #39;entrevue et d #39;embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d #39;adaptation pour être parfaitement à l #39;aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l #39;étape de la demande d #39;emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l #39;inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.