Vice President, Business Control Assurance

The Company is seeking a VP, Business Control Assurance to join their Governance and Controls team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a consistent, risk-based first-line assurance program across the business, with a focus on non-financial risk categories. This role involves leading assigned assurance portfolios, planning, executing, and quality reviewing control testing, and working closely with various teams to ensure the independence and objectivity of first-line testing. The VP will also be involved in stakeholder engagement, resource delivery, and will be expected to have a strong understanding of internal control frameworks and the associated accountabilities. Candidates for the VP, Business Control Assurance position at the company should have a strong background in financial services, particularly in capital markets, business controls, non-financial risk, internal audit, or related assurance disciplines. The role requires a candidate with at least 7 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent are an asset. The ideal candidate will possess strong control assurance judgment, the ability to develop risk-based plans, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in presenting to senior management, as well as knowledge of capital markets products and associated risks, is highly valued. The role demands a practical problem solver who is independent, objective, and can effectively manage competing priorities.