Controls Engineer jobs in Canada

Our Non-Financial Risk (NFR) and Controls team provides comprehensive risk services that help Financial Services Organizations enhance their risk management, internal controls and internal audit functions. As a Manager, you will lead a team in delivering high-quality risk consulting services, focusing on the evaluation, design and enhancement of NFR capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will drive innovation in internal controls, manage business process risks, support internal audit transformation, and conduct diagnostics to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager in the NFR and Controls team, you will deliver comprehensive risk services by offering strategic, outsourcing, and industry-specific recommendations. Your expertise will assist Financial Institutions in evaluating and enhancing their risk management, internal controls, and internal audit functions. You will:

• Project Delivery - Manage and deliver projects related to:
  
  • The design and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk
  • Management, and Data Risk Management programs
  • IT security, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs and technologies, IT governance, and IT risk and control assessments
  • Assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
  • Planning and leading internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls projects aligned with client risk management strategies
  • Evaluating and testing business process, management review, and digital risk controls
  • Identifying control enhancements and process improvement opportunities
• Client Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business challenges and providing tailored solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital risk management into broader risk and compliance programs.
• Strategic Advisory- Consult with the leadership team and provide subject matter advice on NFR, internal controls and internal audit best practices.
• Team Leadership and Development - Coach and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Business Development - Contribute, as required, to business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and networking.
• Market Awareness - Stay abreast of emerging digital risks, technologies, and industry trends to provide forward-thinking advice to clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure.
• Deep understanding of risk and control frameworks across NFR domains, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and team members at all levels.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in risk and controls management with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, STEM, or other related fields of study.
• Professional accounting / audit designation(s) (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA or CISM) is highly desirable.
• Experience in consulting and client service delivery is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

The Tech Risk-SAP GRC team within EY’s Business Consulting domain is looking for a dynamic person in the SAP Security, Controls, and SAP GRC space. This candidate will know how to help clients identify, design, implement and extract value from their SAP solution and supporting business processes. You will help clients make ‘better decisions and work with them on their most important challenges relating to:

• Security and controls
• Business process controls transformation
• Strategic risk management
• Enterprise Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) technology enablement
• Program and project risk management

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working on SAP Security, Controls and SAP GRC related engagements
• Supporting the delivery of SAP Security and GRC project implementations across a broad range of SAP technologies (including GRC, S4HANA, Fiori/Gateway)
• Supporting on SAP Control design, implementation and review engagements
• Supporting the team in full cycle project risk management tasks relating to project delivery
• Working effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 10+ years of experience
• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, commerce, accounting, computer science, engineering, business, finance and/or other related major
• Basic SAP knowledge with an insight into basic Security and/or SAP GRC concepts
• Highly professional, with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
• Flexible with the ability and willingness to learn quickly, and leverage skills in new situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice
• Ability to identify and address client needs, including developing and sustaining meaningful client relationships
• Interest in the ability to apply accounting knowledge to Security and Internal Control functions within the SAP domain

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Work experience in SAP Security, Controls, and SAP GRC domain
• Knowledge of Accounting and/or IT General Controls
• Ability to identify key risks and controls, knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley readiness, controls optimization, as well as configuration of controls around security and business process within SAP
• French language ability

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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The Azure Databricks Data Engineer will be instrumental in building and maintaining an optimized data ecosystem using Azure Databricks. You will be responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities. Your role will involve close collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions that support the strategic goals of EY.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Design, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes across Snowflake and/or Azure Databricks environments.
• Develop data processing workflows using Databricks Notebooks, Spark SQL, and/or Snowflake SQL.
• Optimize data storage and processing performance to support real-time analytics and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Build and maintain data models, data marts, and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices across cloud data platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues, ensuring high data quality and integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on platform capabilities and mentor junior data engineers.
• Stay current with the latest features and trends in Snowflake, Databricks, and cloud data engineering.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data pipeline architecture, development processes, and governance.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Certifications such as Snowflake SnowPro, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Azure Data Scientist Associate.
• Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, data science concepts, and big data tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data integration techniques.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and/or Azure.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and their integration with Snowflake.
• Experience with Apache Spark and its integration with Databricks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.