Consultant, Governance Risk & Controls

# Consultant, Governance Risk & Controls Apply
** Job#: 3036729
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* Job Description:

**** Consultant, Governance Risk and Controls
**** Client:
** Top 5 Bank
** Duration:
** 4-5 months, through October
*
* Work Location:

** Hybrid (1–2 days/week, downtown Toronto)
** Overview:
** We are seeking a
** Consultant, Governance Risk and Controls
** to support a high-priority regulatory initiative focused on establishing and operationalizing control management processes.

This is a
** project-based engagement (4–5 months, through October)
** supporting a broader compliance-driven program. The role will focus on
** building and formalizing processes that map controls to regulatory requirements and internal standards**, enabling the successful delivery of a new reporting/dashboard capability.

This position is best suited for someone with a strong
** risk & control mindset** (audit, GRC, or risk management background), who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and partnering with both business and technology stakeholders.
*
* Key Responsibilities:

**
* ** Control Framework & Process Development**  + Develop and document processes and procedures to support the
** control lifecycle (e.g., mapping, monitoring, governance)**  + Establish frameworks to align controls with
** regulatory requirements, internal standards, and enterprise policies**
* ** Control Mapping & Regulatory Alignment**  + Map existing controls to applicable regulatory obligations and standards  + Support the creation of structured approaches to
** link risks, controls, and compliance requirements**
* ** Project Execution**  + Support the delivery of key project milestones tied to a broader compliance initiative (e.g., dashboard/product enablement)  + Build foundational processes required to operationalize governance and control capabilities
* ** Stakeholder Engagement**  + Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (risk, technology, operations) to gather inputs and drive alignment  + Translate regulatory and control concepts into practical, business-friendly processes
* ** Governance & Documentation**  + Produce clear, scalable documentation outlining processes, roles, responsibilities, and control coverage  + Ensure outputs are audit-ready and aligned to regulatory expectations
** Must-Have

Qualifications:

**
* ** 5+ years of experience
** in Governance, Risk & Controls, Audit, or Risk Management (1st, 2nd, or 3rd line of defense)
* Strong
** risk and control mindset**, with understanding of:  + Control lifecycle  + Relationship between risk, controls, and regulatory requirements
* Experience with
** control mapping, governance frameworks, or regulatory alignment
*** Proven ability to
** build processes and procedures from the ground up
*** Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance
** speed and quality in a fast-paced environment
*** Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive outcomes
** Nice-to-Have

Qualifications:

*** Background supporting
** technology, cybersecurity, or data-related domains
*** Exposure to
** regulatory or compliance-driven programs** (any industry; banking not required)
* Familiarity with control frameworks or standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, COBIT)
* Experience supporting initiatives related to:  + Cybersecurity  + Third-party risk / operations  + Data or governance transformation programs
** Additional Details:**
* ** Duration:
** 4–5 month contract (through October)
* *
* Location:

** Toronto (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite, Mondays)
* ** Interview Process:
** 1-2 rounds
** Ideal Candidate Profile:
*** Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to
** operate independently in ambiguous environments
*** Strong at
** building structure where it doesn’t yet exist
*** Comfortable navigating tight timelines and evolving requirements
* Able to balance
** efficiency with high-quality, audit-ready deliverables*
* * Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
**** Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
** In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
*** Employee Type:
** Contract
*
* Location:

** Toronto, ON, CA
** Job Type:
**** Date Posted:
** June 2, 2026
** Pay Range:**  $40 - $50 per hour
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