Senior Consultant - Technology Risk Consulting

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Technology Risk Consulting professional at a Senior Consultant/Manager level to join our team in Regina. As a member of KPMG Canada's cross-functional TRC team, you will be dedicated to enabling our clients' cyber transformation journey through service delivery leadership, advisory, and support.

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Are driven to help clients solve meaningful challenges and build impactful solutions that "move the needle" for both business and society;
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial setting;
• Are invested in innovation, strategy, and emerging "exponential" tech;
• Are a natural storyteller and skilled communicator across various mediums and are confident interacting with clients.

Find out more about KPMG's Technology Risk Consulting practice.

What you will do
As a Senior consultant/Manager, you'll lead and work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support key services including general/application control audits/assessments, compliance with SOC 1 / SOC 2 / SOC 3 audits of controls, Cybersecurity/Technology Risk, IT infrastructure security reviews, project governance reviews and ISO assessments.
• Review new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues and project management assessment.
• The review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.
• Lead field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring staff members.
• Maintain sharing of knowledge through tool development, template enhancements and methodology enhancements.
• Identify and implement improvements in existing processes and procedures.
• Evaluate the risks and the adequacy of controls associated with IT, applications, operating systems, databases and interfaces and business cycle controls.
• Interact with various clients to understand their environments and needs; manage expectations of clients and different managers/partners.

What you bring to the role
We will look to you to bring a blend of knowledge, training, and experience, including:

• Completion of one or a combination of the following designations is an asset: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM.
• A post-secondary degree is required.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in assessing information technology or business process risk, ideally within a large consulting practice.
• Strong understanding and experience with business process controls, IT General controls (ITGCs) and controls-based audits/assessment (e.g. CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000, or SSAE 18) is required.
• Experience testing of controls in different IT environments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure and/or other leading cloud providers.
• Good understanding of Industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001 and 27002, NIST and COSO.
• Experience with developing client relationships, general project management, and team leadership.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of business risks, IT risks, and audit risks.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to create factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging, and persuasively deliver it to relevant audiences.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, remain flexible, and maintain a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple, simultaneous programs.
• Self-starter who can develop strategic direction, plan effective tactics and deliver results.

What makes you stand out:

• You are an exceptional communicator, both verbally and written, with the ability to deliver professional communications, presentations, reports and documentation;
• You see the big picture both as a collaborative consultant and as an internal contributor. You are motivated to create practical and cost-effective solutions that are relevant to your clients' objectives and challenges;
• You have developed a reputation as a knowledgeable professional in your area, possess a solution orientated and analytical mindset, and enjoy guiding others through complex and at times ambiguous challenges;
• You have fine-tuned your leadership skills and are comfortable leading diverse teams, overseeing a variety of engagements, as well as managing and coordinating expectations of stakeholders;
• You are a self-starter that takes initiative to contribute to the overall performance and success of the practice;
• You have developed a strong professional brand and presence in Technology Risk Consulting, and regularly contribute to and participate in events.

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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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