Senior Consultant, IT Risk and Compliance

Senior Consultant, IT Risk and Compliance

Job Category: Senior 1

Requisition Number: CONSU002186

Posted: January 30, 2025

Location: Toronto, Ontario, ON M5J, CAN

Description

Overview

Richter is a Business | Family Office that provides strategic advice on business matters and on families’ financial and personal objectives across generations. With close to 100 years of experience advising at the intersection of family and business, Richter has developed an integrated approach to help business owners find sustainable success.

What we offer:

• The chance to become a strategic business partner with our clients, building relationships directly with entrepreneurs and businesses to provide them with meaningful advisory services;
• The opportunity to develop your career with the direct support of your managers and firm partners;
• A culture that values work-life balance and mental health and well-being, offering a hybrid work environment with flexible hours;
• Investment in your continuing education and professional development through various learning offerings and tuition reimbursement.

A Day in the life of a Senior Consultant

• You will primarily work with clients in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, with some travel as required depending on the engagement.
• You will demonstrate proficiency in audit concepts such as risks, controls, client relationship management, and strategic thinking.
• You will provide value-added analysis of the organization’s internal control structure.
• You will suggest meaningful recommendations on findings noted.
• You will work as a collaborative team player alongside the engagement lead and other engagement team members.
• You will interview client management and identify key risks and controls where applicable.
• Assist with the management, development, and growth of the practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of related frameworks and trends.

Mandates will include:

• Internal/external audit mandates across various business processes and IT areas.
• SOC 1 and SOC 2 auditing and reporting.
• 52-109 and SOX process optimization and compliance mandates.
• ISO 27001 and PCI audit and readiness consulting mandates.
• Cloud Security auditing.
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) assurance engagements.
• Enterprise Risk Management and governance mandates.

About you

• 3 to 5 years progressive experience in IT and business auditing, which can include internal audit, SOC, ISO 27001 reviews and assessments.
• Knowledge of IT audit methodologies, especially concerning general computer controls, automated controls, segregation of duties conflicts, and computer security.
• Proficiency in creating audit plans, planning testing procedures, and testing IT and business controls.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CIA) an asset (or in the process of pursuing).
• IT audit and risk designation: CISA, CRISC, or equivalent (or in the process of pursuing) an asset.
• Team spirit, with a focus on information-sharing and quality.
• Ability to develop good interpersonal relationships along with persuasiveness and diplomacy.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently, including the ability to develop an audit program from controls design to documenting and reporting on results.

Must-Have Job Requirements

• SOC 1 and SOC 2 auditing and reporting.
• 52-109 and SOX process optimization and compliance mandates.
• IT General Controls.
• Business Process Controls.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive group benefits which include group insurance, Health Spending Account, savings plans, and Employer Contribution Matching.
• Employee and Family access to virtual healthcare network.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs, including consultations with mental health professionals.
• Hybrid work Environment.
• Competitive Performance Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Professional Dues Reimbursement.
• CFE leave financial support.
• Academic Incentives.
• Talent referral bonus.
• Client referral bonus.
• Access to an on-demand concierge nannying, babysitting, and tutoring service.
• Annual employee rewards and recognition.

Your application

We are excited to meet motivated professionals who are looking for career growth in a mid-sized family-minded firm and have a strong background in building and fostering relationships.

Sounds like you? Apply today!