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Leader, Risk and Independence 18 month contract (Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 0A9) @ Deloitte

Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 0A9OnsiteFull-time
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<div> <p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Temporary Contract <br> <strong>Primary Location:</strong> Toronto, Ontario, Canada <br> <strong>All Available Locations:</strong> Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John&apos;s, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB </p> <p>Partner with clients to solve their most complex problems<br> Experience MyFlex and an agile work environment where work is what you do not where you do it<br> Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.<br> </p> </div> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment that often deals with emerging risk issues of today’s business environment? This is the role for you! </strong></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will your typical day look like?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span class="sr-only" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Section content, to edit press enter. In this role you will be providing guidance and support to senior business leaders within the firm on the potential independence risk and considerations associated with engagements. You will work closely with the Partners, Directors and Senior Managers of the firm as well as our National Independence Team so you would need to be able to speak to senior members of Deloitte and drive the agenda to secure engagements while ensuring that we are not exposing ourselves to any independence issues.</span></p> <p><span class="sr-only" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will need to have a strong background in consulting so that you understand the business as well as technology agreements to help you understand the engagement and the potential independence considerations tied to the engagement. You will play an instrumental role in assessing; negotiating; developing and providing guidance on the risk, including regulatory risks and possible relevant mitigations for handling Regulatory requirements. You will need to be confident, knowledgeable and assertive in your communications to the Consulting Partners and senior engagement practitioners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In this role you will be providing guidance and support to <span>senior business leaders within the firm </span>on the potential independence risk and considerations associated with engagements. You will work closely with the Partners, Directors and Senior Managers of the firm as well as our National Independence Team so you would need to be able to speak to senior members of Deloitte and drive the agenda to secure engagements while ensuring that we are not exposing ourselves to any independence issues.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will need to have a strong background in consulting so that you understand the business as well as technology agreements to help you understand the engagement and the potential independence considerations tied to the engagement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">You will play an instrumental role in assessing; negotiating; developing and providing guidance on the risk, including regulatory risks and possible relevant mitigations for handling Regulatory requirements. You will need to be confident, knowledgeable and assertive in your communications to the Consulting Partners and senior engagement practitioners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The role would include but not be limited to providing leadership and thinking out of the box in areas related to digital transformation, innovation as well as ecosystems and alliances.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the team</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Independence is a nimble and flexible team that is always evolving and adjusting as the firm’s business evolves. The team is about 30 people strong and is extremely consultative in its nature. </span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Enough about us, let’s talk about you</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Are you someone who has:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Experience dealing with Independence related matters in a Professional Services Firm.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Risk management experience in addition to consulting type of work experience. </span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Superior verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Demonstrated confidence in unstructured environments</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to work in a demanding and fast paced environment independently and in a group</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong organization skills: ability to prioritize work demands, and meet deadlines</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">In this role, one will work with Senior Partners to assist in enabling Firm&apos;s strategy and key technology enabled opportunities.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Nice to have: </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">French and/or Spanish language written and oral skills is an asset.</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Knowledge of Firm&apos;s risk process and a</span></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> law degree or a CPA designation is considered an asset. </span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:18.0px"><strong>Why Deloitte?</strong></span></p> <p>Launch your career with The One Firm where you can make an impact that matters in a way that you never thought possible. With endless opportunities at every turn, and a culture built to support and develop our people to be the very best they can be, Deloitte is <em><strong>The One Firm</strong></em> for you to learn, grow, create, connect, and lead. We do this by making three commitments to you:</p> <ul> <li><em><strong>You will lead at every level:</strong></em> We grow the world’s best leaders so you can achieve the impact you seek, faster.</li> <li><em><strong>You can work your way:</strong></em> We give you the means to be flexible in how you need and want to work, and we have innovative spaces, arrangements and the mindset to help you be wildly successful.</li> <li><em><strong>You will feel included and inspired:</strong></em> We create a deep sense of belonging where you can bring your whole self to work.</li> </ul> <p><br> <span style="font-size:18.0px"><strong>The next step is yours</strong></span></p> <p>Sound like <em><strong>The One Firm. For You?</strong></em></p> <p>At Deloitte we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities! We encourage you to connect with us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> if you require an accommodation in the recruitment process, or need this job posting in an alternative format. We’d love to hear from you!</p> <p><em>By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.</em></p>

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