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Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals 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 managing the planning, execution and reporting for risk management internal control and internal audit and identifying and executing on market and brand development opportunities for clients in the Insurance space of our Financial Services (FS) sector. This role will also support the growth of our insurance practice within GRCS by identifying client opportunities, contributing to market and brand development initiatives, and leading high-quality engagement delivery.
What you will do- Lead a portfolio of internal audit / SOX / 52-109, risk and control engagements for Insurance clients within the Financial Services sector, ensuring quality, consistency and timely delivery
- Manage the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit / SOX / 52-109 reviews, including risk assessments, scoping, fieldwork, issue validation and final reporting
- Assist organizations with the development, implementation and execution of internal audit / SOX / 52-109 plans and projects in an internal audit / SOX outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement
- Lead complex regulatory compliance internal audit / SOX / 52-109 reviews and advisory projects to help clients improve their control frameworks, including the design and evaluation of controls and operating effectiveness
- Execute internal audits / SOX / 52-109 audits and manage engagement teams responsible for completing audit procedures, documenting results and developing practical recommendations
- Embed AI-enabled approaches across the internal audit, risk and controls lifecycle, helping develop practical products and solutions that enhance how we serve clients in an AI-enabled environment
- Participate in the development and delivery of engagement presentations and deliverables to clients
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and audit committees
- Provide technical and industry expertise to support integrated engagement teams, including collaboration with technology, regulatory and other specialist teams where required
- Develop, lead and manage client engagement plans, deliverables and expectations as well as review the quality of the fieldwork and deliverables prepared by more junior team members
- Simultaneously lead and manage multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity
- Assist in development of go-to market strategy and thought leadership material for insurance industry
What you bring to the role- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, SOX, NI 52-109, ICOFR, finance, risk management and/or regulatory compliance, preferably within Insurance or with an audit or consulting firm serving Financial Services clients
- Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance across operational, compliance and reporting domains
- Strong understanding of the Canadian Financial Services regulatory landscape, including awareness of insurance-related regulators and expectations such as OSFI and FSRA; familiarity with FINTRAC and CIRO is also considered an asset
- Financial, commercial and insurance risk technical knowledge, with the ability to apply leading practices to client-specific circumstances
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation or data-driven approaches to enhance internal audit, risk management, controls testing and client service delivery
- Experience leading internal audit or advisory projects, managing small to medium-sized teams and reviewing the work of junior team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality client deliverables and reports
- Able to lead cross functional teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets
- Chartered Professional Accountant/Student (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor/Student (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset
- Self-motivated and is willing to ask probing questions to uncover client opportunities
KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range InformationThe expected base salary range for this position is $98,000 to $139,500 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.
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