Controls Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Alberta Central
Location: Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8
Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJV's goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.
ROLE SUMMARY
Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is undergoing a payments modernization initiative and requires a Compliance Specialist, reporting to Director, Sourcing and Compliance.
The Controls Specialist will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This role requires an understanding of financial services, compliance, and controls, including OSFI guidelines, SOC 2 standards, testing and business continuity planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools
The Environment
PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 4:00 PM on March 11, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJV's goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.
ROLE SUMMARY
Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is undergoing a payments modernization initiative and requires a Compliance Specialist, reporting to Director, Sourcing and Compliance.
The Controls Specialist will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This role requires an understanding of financial services, compliance, and controls, including OSFI guidelines, SOC 2 standards, testing and business continuity planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing and maintaining control frameworks and policies to ensure compliance with OSFI guidelines (Third-Party Risk Management B-10, Technology and Cyber Risk Management B-13, Operational Risk and Resilience E-21), SOC 2 standards, and other regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with various departments to design and implement effective controls
- Conduct assessments to identify control gaps within business processes
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of controls and compliance programs
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of assessments and generation of compliance artifacts
- Support and maintain business continuity program, including periodic testing, to ensure operational resilience
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of compliance related projects and initiatives, control assessments, recovery plans and other items as needed
- Participate in audit reviews both internally and externally and recommend action plans when required
- Support get-to-green program activities
- Organize and retain policy documentation, artifacts, and other documents in centralized repositories
- Provide training and support to staff on compliance and control-related matters
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry
- Strong knowledge of OSFI guidelines, SOC 2 standards
- Experience in business continuity planning
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to foster and build relationships, engage and work with subject matter experts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA
Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools
The Environment
PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 4:00 PM on March 11, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.