Technology Governance Risk Manager
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Pay Rate: $91.00/hour, depending on experience
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Contract Length: 6 Months
- Location: Calgary or Edmonton Alberta
Raise is currently hiring a Technology Governance Risk Manager on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a market leading financial institution
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Technology Risk Manager, in this role will operate as a first-line risk and compliance advisor within Client Experience and Technology (CXT), supporting the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify regulatory obligations and risks, assess control design and operating effectiveness, document evidence and conclusions, and monitor deficiencies and action plans. As a trusted advisor, you will provide clear, practical guidance that strengthens risk ownership, control effectiveness, and informed decision-making
Responsibilities
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Coordinate RCSA activities in accordance with frameworks, standards, risk appetite, and program timelines.
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Facilitate regulatory compliance, risk, and control assessments with accountable CXT stakeholders.
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Assess control design to determine whether controls appropriately address identified risks and regulatory obligations.
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Assess control operating effectiveness using risk-based procedures, evidence, and appropriate sampling to determine whether controls operate consistently as intended.
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Document assessment procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions clearly and maintain complete, accurate program records in the applicable governance, risk, and compliance platform.
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Identify control deficiencies and compliance gaps; recommend remediation, risk acceptance, or escalation and monitor action plans through completion.
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Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, business changes, and recurring findings to determine whether risks and controls require reassessment.
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Prepare concise program reporting, trends, insights, and recommendations for risk owners and senior leaders.
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Advise and coach stakeholders on first-line risk ownership, regulatory obligations, control design, operating effectiveness, and evidence expectations.
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to support effective oversight and continuous improvement of the RCSA programs.
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Qualifications
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5 to 7 years of experience in technology risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance, IT audit, or technology governance.
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Practical experience delivering or supporting RCSA, control assessment, or comparable risk and compliance programs.
- Demonstrated experience assessing control design and operating effectiveness, including developing risk-based procedures, evaluating evidence, applying appropriate sampling, identifying deficiencies, and documenting defensible conclusions.
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Strong understanding of regulatory obligations, risk and control concepts, issue management, risk appetite, and the three lines model.
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Strong analytical and judgment skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
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Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings to senior leaders.
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Experience with governance, risk, and compliance platforms such as MetricStream, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or an equivalent tool.
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Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI to improve risk and compliance processes is an asset.
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Education and Certifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline is required.
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One or more of the following designations strongly preferred:
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
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Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Additional Information
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A requirement for candidates to be considered for this role will be to complete a criminal and credit check (including Canadian Credit Risk Score)
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