GRC Consultant Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Security

Job#: 3015164

Job Description:

GRC Consultant

Industry: Financial Services

Location: Toronto.
Hybrid: 1 day in office per week

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6 month rolling contract

Hours/week:

Start date: January 2026

Responsibilities

Governance Frameworks (Complaints & Incidents): Design and implement policy, standards, and RACI for complaint handling and incident management; embed consistency, fairness, and accountability; ensure senior management oversight, clear reporting lines, and resource alignment.

Risk Assessment & Remediation: Partner with cybersecurity teams to identify material/systemic risks and control gaps; lead Incident Reporting investigations and Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRA); manage deficiencies and remediation to closure.

Regulatory Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to regulatory, legislative, and operational requirements; execute the Control Framework (RCSA, scenarios, KRIs, deficiency management, incident reporting, RCIs); act as SOX Officer/Maintenance Officer (SOMO) for OPC and RCM controls; prepare executive-ready reporting.

Data, Trends & Continuous Improvement: Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting standards for complaints and incidents; surface trends, root causes, and systemic issues; drive control enhancements and strategic decisions.

Stakeholder Leadership: Manage relationships with cybersecurity leaders, technology partners, and 2nd/3rd Lines of Defence; represent on key initiatives; influence outcomes through clear communication, coaching, and negotiation..

Qualifications

Experience in governance, controls, compliance, and/or operational risk in banking/financial services.

Strong knowledge of risk/audit/compliance principles.

Analytical problem-solver with clear communication skills; adept at executive reporting.

Trusted relationship builder; values-driven (trust, teamwork, accountability); detail-oriented with a bias for action.

EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 Rated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, 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. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.


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