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Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.\nOur Technology Risk Services services team is growing and we are looking for Senior Managers to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on providing IT Audit and Assurance based services to clients. They will also be involved in training and guiding our new campus hires.\nWhat you will do\nWorking closely with our Audit teams to scope processes, conducting assessments of IT risks and controls, including general IT controls and automated controls embedded within information systems in support of our external audit engagements.\nPerforming other engagements within the context of supporting the external audit, or attestation engagements such as System and Organization Control (SOC) reports. \nReviewing new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues, and project management assessment.\nThe review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability - Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.\nBusiness development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.\nService Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.\n\nGuiding field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.\nWhat you bring to the role\nThe successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors:\nExperience within an external audit practice auditing clients in the Financial Services industry. From this, a strong understanding of business processes associated with banks and capital market entities in Canada. For example, experience should cover multiple of the following areas: Markets and Exchanges, Clearing Houses, Trade Repositories, Fund Administrators, Custodial Service Providers, Transfer Agencies, Retail and Corporate Lending, the impact of IFRS9 on lending processes, and Broker Dealers.\nCompletion of one or a combination of the following designations CPA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC. The completion of a CPA or equivalent accounting designation is highly recommended.\nAt least 8+ years of relevant experience in assessing information technology or business process risk ideally within a large consulting practice.\nStrong understanding and experience with IT General Controls and controls based audits (e.g., SOC reporting) is preferred.\nAbility to work both - with little supervision and within a team environment.\nBachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science degree required, ideally with a major in accounting.\nExcellent communication skills being able to express insights, both written and orally.\nDemonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.\nAttention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.\nStrong understanding of business risks and audit risks.\nHave a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive.\nProviding you with the support you need to be at your best\nOur Values, The KPMG Way\nIntegrity, 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\nKPMG 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.\nAdjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process\nAt KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.\nAI Usage\nWe embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.\nWe believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.\nWorking closely with our Audit teams to scope processes, conducting assessments of IT risks and controls, including general IT controls and automated controls embedded within information systems in support of our external audit engagements.\nPerforming other engagements within the context of supporting the external audit, or attestation engagements such as System and Organization Control (SOC) reports. \nReviewing new and existing systems in terms of adequacy of controls, security, operational considerations, conversion issues, and project management assessment.\nThe review and provision of advice and assistance on business process controls.Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability - Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.\nBusiness development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.\n Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.\n\nGuiding field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.\nThe successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors:\nExperience within an external audit practice auditing clients in the Financial Services industry. 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