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Manager, Risk Services


Company : Grant Thornton


Location : Halifax, Halifax County


Created : 2025-12-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who we areYou know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.ResponsibilitiesIdentifying areas of risk in business processes, and evaluating related internal controls;Performing reviews of operational effectiveness to help organizations identify potential areas of improvement;Conducting or leading internal audit engagements or engagements to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (NI 52-109 or SOX);Evaluating controls placed in operation at service organizations based on various reporting standards (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, CSAE 3416, CSAE 3000, etc.);Conducting internal control projects that focus on logical access, change management, data integrity, cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, disaster recovery and data analytics;Assisting organizations with implementing or maintaining an Enterprise Risk Management program;Assisting organizations in fraud risks and implementing anti-fraud controls;Assisting in the preparation and delivery of client presentations and training sessions;Developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients, and gaining an understanding of clients industries and issues;Contributing to new business development by understanding and identifying the needs of our existing and prospective clients through cross-functional interaction with other Doane Grant Thornton professionals.About Doane Grant ThorntonIf youre a bit like us, youre driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, youll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well thats when the magic happens! Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at education in a relevant area (e.g., business management, commerce, computer science, Information Technology, etc.);At least three years of experience in performing internal audits and riskbased assessments (e.g., financial, operational, internal audit, etc.);Pursuing / interested in relevant professional designations (CISA, CISM, CRMA, PCI QSA, CISSP);Excellent written and verbal communication;Strong attention to detail, and welldeveloped analytical and unstructured problemsolving skills;Confident and teamfocused, able to interact well with peers and clients, and able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of stakeholders;Ability to work independently;Ability to interview professionals at all levels;Strong time management skills;An interest in being challenged and pushing yourself to work outside of your comfort zone;Project management experience is considered an asset;IT audit experience is an asset but not required.BenefitsProfit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Conciergelike benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!Our cultureOur special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thats why were working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?Think youve got what it takes to be a Manager, Risk Services? Like the colour purple? Great. #J-18808-Ljbffr