Manager – Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (Insurance)

Overview:

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals provide a range of assurance and advisory services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit functions, enterprise risk management programs, third-party relationships, regulatory compliance, governance and sustainability initiatives. We analyze and assess an organization’s business strategies and related business processes and systems to help management understand and address business objectives, requirements, risks, controls, and improvement opportunities. Our professionals bring both deep technical and industry experience, allowing clients to strengthen their key governance, risk management and compliance efforts while optimizing business performance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the planning, execution and reporting for risk management internal control and internal audit and identifying and executing on market and brand development opportunities for clients in the Insurance space of our Financial Services (FS) sector. This role will also support the growth of our insurance practice within GRCS by identifying client opportunities, contributing to market and brand development initiatives, and leading high-quality engagement delivery.

What you will do:

Lead a portfolio of internal audit / SOX / 52-109, risk and control engagements for Insurance clients within the Financial Services sector, ensuring quality, consistency and timely delivery

Manage the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit / SOX / 52-109 reviews, including risk assessments, scoping, fieldwork, issue validation and final reporting

Assist organizations with the development, implementation and execution of internal audit / SOX / 52-109 plans and projects in an internal audit / SOX outsourcing or co-sourcing arrangement

Lead complex regulatory compliance internal audit / SOX / 52-109 reviews and advisory projects to help clients improve their control frameworks, including the design and evaluation of controls and operating effectiveness

Execute internal audits / SOX / 52-109 audits and manage engagement teams responsible for completing audit procedures, documenting results and developing practical recommendations

Embed AI-enabled approaches across the internal audit, risk and controls lifecycle, helping develop practical products and solutions that enhance how we serve clients in an AI-enabled environment

Participate in the development and delivery of engagement presentations and deliverables to clients

Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and audit committees

Provide technical and industry expertise to support integrated engagement teams, including collaboration with technology, regulatory and other specialist teams where required

Develop, lead and manage client engagement plans, deliverables and expectations as well as review the quality of the fieldwork and deliverables prepared by more junior team members

Simultaneously lead and manage multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity

Assist in development of go-to market strategy and thought leadership material for insurance industry

What you bring to this role:

5+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, SOX, NI 52-109, ICOFR, finance, risk management and/or regulatory compliance, preferably within Insurance or with an audit or consulting firm serving Financial Services clients

Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, controls and regulatory compliance across operational, compliance and reporting domains

Strong understanding of the Canadian Financial Services regulatory landscape, including awareness of insurance-related regulators and expectations such as OSFI and FSRA; familiarity with FINTRAC and CIRO is also considered an asset

Financial, commercial and insurance risk technical knowledge, with the ability to apply leading practices to client-specific circumstances

Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation or data-driven approaches to enhance internal audit, risk management, controls testing and client service delivery

Experience leading internal audit or advisory projects, managing small to medium-sized teams and reviewing the work of junior team members

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality client deliverables and reports

Able to lead cross functional teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets

Chartered Professional Accountant/Student (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor/Student (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset

Self-motivated and is willing to ask probing questions to uncover client opportunities

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $98,000 to $139,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way:

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.