Leader, Risk and Independence 18 month contract
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At Deloitte, the Leader, Risk and Independence role is an 18-month contract based in Toronto with onsite work and Deloitte's MyFlex model across Canada. You will partner with senior leaders to navigate independence risk on engagements, collaborating with Partners, Directors and the National Independence Team to secure engagements while safeguarding independence. A strong consulting background, comfort with technology agreements, and the ability to assess regulatory risk and craft mitigations are essential. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to lead in fast paced environments are critical. Nice to have French or Spanish, a law degree or CPA. To apply, tailor your resume to Deloitte Global Talent Standards and show how you lead, influence, and deliver risk-aware solutions, and mention accommodations if needed.
Job Type: Temporary Contract
Primary Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
All Available Locations: 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's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB
Partner with clients to solve their most complex problems
Experience MyFlex and an agile work environment where work is what you do not where you do it
Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.
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!
What will your typical day look like?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About the team
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.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
Are you someone who has:
- Experience dealing with Independence related matters in a Professional Services Firm.
- Risk management experience in addition to consulting type of work experience.
- Superior verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated confidence in unstructured environments
- Ability to work in a demanding and fast paced environment independently and in a group
- Strong organization skills: ability to prioritize work demands, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
- Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving
- In this role, one will work with Senior Partners to assist in enabling Firm's strategy and key technology enabled opportunities.
Nice to have:
- French and/or Spanish language written and oral skills is an asset.
- Knowledge of Firm's risk process and a law degree or a CPA designation is considered an asset.
Why Deloitte?
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 The One Firm for you to learn, grow, create, connect, and lead. We do this by making three commitments to you:
- You will lead at every level: We grow the world’s best leaders so you can achieve the impact you seek, faster.
- You can work your way: 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.
- You will feel included and inspired: We create a deep sense of belonging where you can bring your whole self to work.
The next step is yours
Sound like The One Firm. For You?
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 [email protected] 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!
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.