Are you a highly experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist with a deep understanding of internal audit functions, governance processes, and enterprise risk frameworks? This hybrid role (2 days onsite in Toronto ) offers the opportunity to shape internal audit strategies and influence enterprise-level risk assurance activities within a fast-paced environment.
Our client is looking for a Senior Risk/Compliance Specialist for a contract term of 3 months, where you will work closely with senior leadership to assess and improve risk management, control structures, and governance effectiveness across the organization. This is a high-impact role requiring leadership in both planning and executing audit strategies while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with internal teams and co-sourced partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, including managing audit staff or equivalent external/internal audit progression
• Proven leadership in planning and executing financial, operational, or risk-based audits
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, IT, or related discipline
• Active or eligible membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Commitment to continuing professional development in audit, technology, or project management

Nice to Have:
Auditing Designations (preferred: CPA, CA; also accepted: CPA, CMA / CGA)
Other Designations:

SUMMARY

This Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist role offers a unique chance to drive internal audit innovation and strengthen enterprise assurance across diverse functions . You will bring expert-level risk insight and governance leadership to enhance operational performance, safeguard compliance, and empower long-term strategic decisions.
If you thrive in high-accountability environments and bring deep audit expertise and leadership acumen, this is your chance to make a measurable impact. If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process

• Assist in developing and maintaining an enterprise-wide internal audit strategy and annual risk-based audit plan
• Lead and execute audits including operational, financial, compliance, and value-for-money reviews
• Coordinate priorities across audit teams to meet deadlines and deliver strategic insights
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive management and audit committees
• Maintain awareness of assurance activities across the organization to evaluate risk exposure
• Actively build strong relationships to advise on risk, governance, and control effectiveness
• Promote a “no surprises” culture and transparent audit practices
• Facilitate cross-organizational knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and best practices
• Maintain adherence to International Internal Audit Standards and ethics
• Supervise internal audit staff and mentor junior professionals
• Drive internal audit modernization aligned with professional and business standards
• Oversee performance feedback, development, and training initiatives
• Champion a workplace culture that values openness, trust, and continuous improvement