Company: Artius Solutions

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:15:44 GMT

Job description: Title: Senior AssociateNumber of Openings: 2Work Arrangement: Hybrid 4 days remote and onsite every Thursday in Toronto. In August, there is a high likelihood of increasing onsite days to two per week.Role OverviewOur client is seeking two skilled professionals to join their fast-growing Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice. The ideal candidates will join a high-performing, diverse team experienced in advising global banking institutions across a range of risk and controls initiatives.The Senior Associate role encompasses project planning, fieldwork, internal controls testing, data analysis, client meetings, and reporting. Role-Specific FocusPosition 1:Expertise in internal controls, including testing, design, and process walkthroughs.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OSFI (Canada), and OCC/FRB (U.S.).Position 2:Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.Proven ability to build dashboards and reports from scratch using Power BI and Tableau.Capable of gathering and analyzing complex data and articulating reporting requirements.Key Responsibilities Technical ExpertiseDemonstrate strong knowledge of internal control principles within complex banking organizations.Conduct independent fieldwork and mentor junior staff in executing project goals.Evaluate and assess business process policies, procedures, and controls.Identify internal control gaps, evaluate their impact, and help design remediation strategies.Review, test, and document both manual and automated application controls.Understand data controls, key reports, and data lineage within banking operations.Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse client audiences.Stay informed about trends in global banking (e.g., automation, analytics, machine learning).Apply regulatory compliance knowledge and validate control adherence.Participate in regulatory audits and assist with preparation of supporting documentation.Experience with regulatory frameworks including:OSFI (Canada)OCC and FRB (United States) Client EngagementCultivate an understanding of global banking to become a trusted advisor to clients.Maintain awareness of industry fundamentals, regulations, and terminology.Share relevant thought leadership with clients.Manage process-level client relationships and external stakeholder interactions.Draft and review client request lists and follow-up communications.Participate in client risk assessment interviews and update models accordingly.Design and execute operational effectiveness test plans for internal controls.Develop process narratives and flowcharts; document risks and control points.Monitor project budgets and provide accurate cost-to-complete estimates.Prepare status updates and initial drafts of client-facing reports. QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree required.Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.Proficiency in:Advanced ExcelPower BI and Tableau (dashboard/report creation from scratch)Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and controls testing.Willingness and ability to travel when required.Effective verbal and written communication.Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills..