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GRC Consultant Industry: Financial ServicesLocation: Toronto. Hybrid: 1 day in office per weekDuration of Contract/Perm: 6 month rolling contractHours/week: 37.5 Start date: January 2026ResponsibilitiesGovernance Frameworks (Complaints & Incidents): Design and implement policy, standards, and RACI for complaint handling and incident management; embed consistency, fairness, and accountability; ensure senior management oversight, clear reporting lines, and resource alignment.Risk Assessment & Remediation: Partner with cybersecurity teams to identify material/systemic risks and control gaps; lead Incident Reporting investigations and Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRA); manage deficiencies and remediation to closure.Regulatory Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to regulatory, legislative, and operational requirements; execute the Control Framework (RCSA, scenarios, KRIs, deficiency management, incident reporting, RCIs); act as SOX Officer/Maintenance Officer (SOMO) for OPC and RCM controls; prepare executive-ready reporting.Data, Trends & Continuous Improvement: Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting standards for complaints and incidents; surface trends, root causes, and systemic issues; drive control enhancements and strategic decisions.Stakeholder Leadership: Manage relationships with cybersecurity leaders, technology partners, and 2nd/3rd Lines of Defence; represent on key initiatives; influence outcomes through clear communication, coaching, and negotiation..QualificationsExperience in governance, controls, compliance, and/or operational risk in banking/financial services.Strong knowledge of risk/audit/compliance principles.Analytical problem-solver with clear communication skills; adept at executive reporting.Trusted relationship builder; values-driven (trust, teamwork, accountability); detail-oriented with a bias for action. EEO Employer Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.178.