Senior Analyst, Technology Risk & Internal Controls

at  OMERS

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As part of the Quality Assurance and Controls team within Pension Services, the Senior Analyst, Risk, Internal Controls and Quality Assurance, is responsible for recommending internal controls and process improvements, with a focus on the operating processes in Products & Technology (“P&T”).

Provide technology risk and control subject matter expertise to P&T stakeholders and internal collaborators;
Recommend and document technology internal controls and process improvements and assist in the design and implementation of new internal controls, where required;
Identify and understand root cause of technology compliance related issues that may require follow-up or investigation;
Assist, where vital, with supervising action plans in response to audit issues, incidents and compliance violations;
Promote risk awareness and risk culture within P&T;
Coordinate with partners/collaborators on key initiatives and projects; and
Support the Quality Assurance and Controls team with operational activities (e.g., pension verification, annual task list, supplementary reporting, compliance) as needed.
To succeed in this role, you have
Professional designation or certification (e.g. CPA, CA or CISA) is required;
Minimum of 3 years’ experience of detailing and evaluating technology risks and controls, ideally in a professional services firm, the financial services industry, or related industry;
University degree (e.g. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology);
Solid understanding of technology risks and controls, including but not limited to Information Technology General Controls (ITCGs), system implementation controls, data integrity controls, and IT automated application controls;
Knowledge of governance and controls frameworks, including but not limited to COBIT, ISO27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework is an asset;
Knowledge and interest in technology including topics such as operating systems, software development, networking, and business applications;
Pension experience and knowledge of related risks, processes and controls is an asset;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Focused and self-motivated;
Able to collect, synthesize, organize and interpret data or information and formulate appropriate conclusions;
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction;
Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills;
Strong relationship management, negotiation and conflict management skills;
Able to deal with changing priorities; and
Independently prioritize work and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
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