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IFG - International Financial Group

Risk & Controls Analyst

Contract · Remote · Canada

Posted Aug 14, 2026

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  • Risk & Controls Analyst
  • Location: 100% Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract with Potential to Convert to Full-Time
  • About the Opportunity
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Risk & Controls Analyst to support internal controls, risk management, compliance, and process improvement initiatives across the organization.
  • This is a 100% remote, contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position based on business needs and performance.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing business processes, assessing risks, testing controls, identifying gaps, and working with stakeholders to strengthen the overall control environment.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Review and assess business processes, risks, and internal controls.
  • Perform control testing and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
  • Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and maintain process documentation, risk and control matrices, narratives, and flowcharts.
  • Support risk assessments and help identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
  • Track control deficiencies and remediation activities.
  • Work with process owners and business stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
  • Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation and evidence.
  • Assist with the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Monitor compliance with established policies and control requirements.
  • Analyze data and business processes to identify trends, exceptions, or potential risks.
  • Provide recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and overall business processes.
  • Support ad hoc risk, controls, audit, and compliance initiatives as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in internal controls, risk management, internal audit, compliance, accounting, or a related function.
  • Experience performing control testing and documenting business processes.
  • Strong understanding of risk and internal control concepts.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other business teams.
  • Nice to Have
  • Experience with SOX, ICFR, COSO, or other risk and control frameworks.
  • Experience preparing Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, or flowcharts.
  • Previous internal or external audit experience.
  • Experience with control remediation and issue tracking.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or another relevant designation, or progress toward one.
  • Experience working in a large or complex organization.
  • What We Offer
  • 100% remote work
  • Potential opportunity to convert to a permanent full-time position
  • Exposure to multiple areas of the business
  • Opportunity to contribute to risk management, controls, compliance, and process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative and professional working environment

Please send resume to [email protected]

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Risk & Controls Analyst

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