Risk Systems Specialist
About Our Client
Our client is a leading, privately owned financial services organization that has been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. Offering a wide range of trusted investment portfolios and services to both individuals and institutions, they boldly embrace innovation to drive business growth. Joining their team means becoming part of a diverse, inclusive, and dedicated group of professionals with ample opportunities for personal and professional career development.
Role Overview
As a Risk Systems Specialist, you will serve as both a technical GRC platform expert and a strategic problem solver, enabling Technology Risk functions through the effective use of RSA Archer. Applying structured analytical thinking, systems design, and consulting approaches, you will translate complex enterprise requirements into scalable, automated, and data-driven GRC solutions. You will work cross-functionally to bridge business, risk, and technology domains - modernizing risk management capabilities, enhancing data insights, and strengthening regulatory compliance across the enterprise.
Main Responsibilities
- Strategic Problem Solving & GRC Transformation: Decompose complex risk, compliance, and operational challenges into structured solution components; identify opportunities to digitize, standardize, and automate GRC processes in Archer.
- Solution Architecture & Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and implement scalable Archer solutions (covering technology risk, data protection, infoSec, compliance, issues management, and third-party risk), including configuring workflows, calculations, and access frameworks.
- Business Analysis & Requirements Translation: Conduct structured requirements gathering using consulting methodologies, translating and refining stakeholder needs into technical specifications and implementation roadmaps.
- Integration, Data Strategy & Automation: Build data integration solutions, automated feeds, APIs, and workflows across Archer and enterprise platforms (such as ServiceNow, cloud services, and data repositories) while enhancing data quality and governance.
- Delivery Excellence & Lifecycle Management: Contribute to full SDLC activities for Archer (design, build, testing, deployment, support) utilizing Agile/Waterfall hybrid practices and adhering to release governance processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to Information Security, Technology Risk, and Compliance teams by facilitating workshops, solution walkthroughs, and executive discussions to drive GRC maturity.
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of RSA Archer development and configuration experience.
- Post Secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale GRC solutions.
- Strong background in systems analysis and application development.
- Advanced knowledge of RSA Archer configuration, architecture, and JavaScript/jQuery customization within Archer.
- Hands-on experience with API and integration development.
- Strong stakeholder management, process mapping, communication, and documentation skills.
Nice-to-Haves
- Financial services industry experience.
- Experience with Archer SaaS and cloud integrations.
- Background supporting regulatory or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- RSA Archer Certified Professional (ACP) certification.
Compensation, Work Model & Benefits
- Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000 base salary + 15% performance bonus.
- Benefits: Non-matching RRSP contribution after 6 months of employment, alongside comprehensive career growth and development opportunities.
- Work Model & Location: Hybrid 2 Days/Week Onsite - Mississauga
📩 How to Apply
If this sounds like a strong fit for your background and you meet the must-have qualifications, please forward your CV directly to me at:
📧 ANDY.WETTLAUFER@RANDSTADDIGITAL.COM
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