Consultant, Risk Advisory Services

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Consultant, Risk Advisory Services to join BDO’s Risk Advisory team in Ottawa. The following provides an overview of the opportunity:

• The Risk Advisory team endeavors to identify the most significant issues facing the world today with the objective of helping our clients understand what these risks are and how these risks could impact their business and/or operations.
• As part of the team, you will be challenged to analyze new and emerging trends in the management, business, risk, legal, environmental, social, and governance landscapes, examine how our clients can mitigate the impact to their business, and help them determine how they can leverage these trends as new opportunities.
• Some of the challenges our team has been tasked with in the past year include:
  • Assessing the risk of climate change impacting the availability of affordable housing.
  • Identifying international best practices in social innovation and finance and assessing the opportunity to leverage these opportunities to support the Canadian arts sector.
  • Identifying business and process risks, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks, for a multi-billion-dollar federal program responsible for supporting Indigenous nations and organizations across the country.
  • Reviewing a $500M major IT transformation initiative and assessing the risks to successful implementation of the project.
• Our work takes the form of program evaluations, independent third party reviews, research projects, internal audits, enterprise risk management, and risk and controls assessments, to name a few.
• Our team is looking for a candidate who wants a new challenge and has the desire to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and apply their creativity to every project. You will be an active member of the team, playing a key role in multiple projects and working closely with both leadership and clients."
  

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Support client engagements primarily in the areas of internal audit, enterprise risk management, internal controls design and assessment, program evaluation, independent third party review, business process enhancement/ re-design, and IT general and application controls assessments.
• Review, document, evaluate, and test business processes and internal controls for design and operational effectiveness in a wide range of environments and industries.
• Develop client deliverables, including risk assessments, analyses, recommendations, and reporting documentation.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to establish timelines and ensure high quality client service through daily progress of fieldwork and communication of updates to both Managers and fellow staff.
• Support in driving innovation in service delivery, while ensuring delivery is in line with the firm’s quality and risk management requirements/expectations.
• Assist Managers with business development proposals to existing and new clients.
• Assist Managers in developing/refreshing methodologies related to existing and new solutions and services.
• Maintain a proactive and logical approach to information gathering and present complex ideas through clear communication.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, work collaboratively with team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness and quality of deliverables and services.
• Solicit and apply feedback from Senior Consultants and Managers to enhance the quality and efficiency of future engagements.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and identify improvements for future assignments.
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
  

Your experience and education

• You have completed a relevant post-secondary program or degree/diploma.
• You have completed or are interested in pursuing a professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CE, etc.).
• You have 0-2 years of professional experience in a risk advisory, consulting, internal audit, or evaluation setting.
• You have a strong acumen for assessing relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
• You can diagnose project issues, build solutions, and draft impactful communications for clients.
• You display strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as writing and communication skills.
• You have or qualify to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.
• Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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